Looking for the ultimate crispy nachos recipe with minimal fuss? These Air Fryer Nachos With Pulled Pork are cheesy, crunchy, and layered with Tex-Mex flavor—your new go-to air fryer appetizer for game days, movie nights, or lazy weekends. Ready in under 30 minutes!

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Nachos are one of those genius throw-it-together meals that feel fancy without trying. I first made these on a Friday night with leftover pulled pork and a handful of random toppings—we devoured the entire pan in minutes. Now it’s a weeknight classic at our place.
If you love these, don’t miss my Air Fryer Chimichangas, Crispy Okra Chips, or Best Air Fryer Onion Rings—all perfect sides for snack-style dinners.
💖 Why This Recipe Works
- Quick & Satisfying: Dinner in under 30 minutes with pantry staples.
- Crispy & Gooey: Melty cheese and crunchy chips, no sogginess here.
- Versatile & Family-Friendly: Add your favorite toppings, skip what you don’t.
⭐ Star Ingredients
- Pulled Pork: Use leftover pulled pork or carnitas for bold, savory flavor.
- Tortilla Chips: Go for thick, sturdy chips that won’t fall apart under pressure.
- Fiesta Blend Cheese: Melts like a dream and adds serious flavor.
📖 Substitutions & Variations
- Meat Swap: Try Shredded Chicken, carnitas, or seasoned ground beef.
- Vegetarian Version: Skip the meat and load up on pinto beans, refried beans, and grilled peppers.
- Cheese Options: Monterey Jack, cheddar, or dairy-free cheese all work great.
- Homemade Chips: Slice corn tortillas, spritz with oil, and air fry till crisp.
Also delicious with my Pineapple Mango Salsa or Mango Guacamole.
🔪 How To Make Air Fryer Nachos With Pulled Pork
- Step 1: Add the pulled pork, taco seasoning, garlic powder, and hot sauce to an oven-safe bowl and mix.
- Step 2: Place the bowl in the air fryer basket and cook at 400°f for 3 minutes.
- Step 3: Add shop-bought or homemade tortilla chips to a 9” pie pan.
- Step 4: Drizzle melted cheese sauce over all the chips.
- Step 5: Top with shredded pork, beans, jalapeno peppers, and shredded cheese. Place the pan in the air fryer basket and cook at 400°F for 5 minutes, until the chips are extra crispy and the cheese is melted.
- Step 6: Top your pulled pork nachos with tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and a dollop of sour cream. Enjoy!
💡Hint: Layer toppings evenly so every bite gets a bit of everything.
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- Avoid Soggy Chips: Use pre-cooked or strained toppings to keep chips crispy.
- Use a Pie Pan: Keeps everything contained and evenly cooked.
- Double Cheese Layer: For extra gooeyness, do one layer of chips and cheese, then repeat.
💭 FAQs
Add fresh toppings like sour cream or guacamole after air frying. Keep meat and beans from being too wet.
Yes, you can create homemade tortilla chips by cutting flour tortillas into triangles, brushing them with a bit of oil on each side, and air frying them in a single layer at 375°F (190°C) for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy
Try tomatoes, beans, corn, olives, jalapeños, onions, cilantro, and cheese.
Assemble just before cooking, but you can prep ingredients like shredded pork and chopped veggies ahead.
Store leftover nachos in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Remove perishable toppings like sour cream or guacamole before storing, adding them later to maintain freshness.
💖 Serving Suggestions
- Strawberry Jalapeño Salsa: Sweet-heat combo that’s perfect for pork.
- Mango & Pineapple Salsa: Adds tropical zing.
- Charred Corn Salad With Tomatoes: Bright and hearty.
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Air Fryer Nachos With Pulled Pork
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Pulled Pork
- 2 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1-2 Teaspoons Hot Sauce
- 4-5 Cups Tortilla Chips
- 1 Cup Nacho Cheese Sauce canned Ricos brand is the best.
- 1 Cup Cheese Shredded
- 1 Cup Black Beans Cooked And Drained
- 5-10 Pickled Jalapenos
- 1 Roma Tomato Diced
- ½ Cup Sour Cream
- 1 Stalk Green Onion
- 3-4 Sprigs Cilantro
Instructions
- Add the pulled pork, taco seasoning, garlic powder, and hot sauce to an oven-safe bowl and mix.
- Place the bowl in the air fryer basket and cook at 400°f for 3 minutes.
- Add shop-bought or homemade tortilla chips to a 9” pie pan.
- Drizzle melted cheese sauce over all the chips.
- Top with shredded pork, bean, jalapeno peppers, and shredded cheese.
- Place pan in the air fryer basket and cook at 400°f for 5 minutes Until chips are extra crispy and cheeses are melted.
- Top your Air Fryer Nachos with tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and a dollop of sour cream. Enjoy!
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Want even more game day snacks? Try Air Fryer Potato Wedges, Catfish Nuggets, or Beet Chips next.
Crunchy, cheesy, and loaded with flavor—these air fryer pulled pork nachos are a game day dream! The perfect balance of smoky pork and melty cheese makes them irresistible.