If you’re a seafood lover looking for a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer, look no further than air fryer seafood nachos. This tasty dish combines the crunch of tortilla chips with the succulent flavors of seafood and melted cheese for a perfect snack or party food. Using an air fryer to make these nachos ensures everything is perfectly cooked every time. I’ll show you how to make the perfect air fryer seafood nachos in just a few easy steps. So, get ready to satisfy your craving for seafood and cheese with this mouthwatering recipe!
Tips for making Air Frying seafood nachos
- Choose your seafood: Start by selecting your seafood. Shrimp, crab, lobster, salmon and scallops are all great options for seafood nachos. You can also use a combination of seafood for added variety.
- Prepare your seafood: If using fresh seafood, clean and devein the shrimp, remove any shells or bones, and chop the lobster or crab meat into bite-sized pieces. If using frozen seafood, make sure to thaw it first and pat it dry.
- Season your seafood: Season your seafood with your preferred seasoning. You can use a combination of spices like garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper for a flavorful seafood blend.
- Prepare the nachos: Arrange tortilla chips in a single layer in your air fryer basket. Top with your seasoned seafood and shredded cheese.
- Cook the seafood in the air fryer first: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and cook the seafood for about 8 minutes.
- Add toppings: Once the seafood is cooked, remove it from the air fryer and begin building your nachos. Add toppings like diced tomatoes, sliced jalapenos, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice for added flavor.
Air Fryer Boosie Seafood Nachos
2
servings10
minutes8
minutes2395.13
kcal18
minutesCalling all heat lovers 🔥 This one’s for you! #adI’ve partnered with @officialrapsnacks to use @mamaheliveagain2.0 Louisiana Heat Wavy Chips to make these easy Seafood Nachos with the Air Fryer. Grab a bag next time you’re out shopping to try this one – Let me know what you think!
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Ingredients
2 Rap Snacks Lil Boosie’s Louisiana Heat Chips
- Air Fryer Seafood/Sausage
1lb Medium Shrimp, Peeled & Deveined
1lb Salmon, cubed
1 tbsp Olive Oil
1 Andouille Chicken Sausage, Link
2 tbsp Garlic Powder
2 tbsp Onion Powder
1 tbsp Paprika
1 tbsp Creole Seasoning
- Cheese Sauce
3 tbsp Butter, Unsalted
5 tbsp Flour
1 cup Heavy Cream
1/2 cup Lager
1lb sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 tbsp creole seasoning
Salt, To Taste
Pepper, to taste
Directions
- In a large bowl, add Shrimp and Salmon. Pour olive oil over the seafood and toss well.
- Add Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Paprika, and Creole Seasoning to the seafood mixture. Toss well.
- Pre-heat the air fryer to 390 Degrees. On the Air Fryer Tray or inside the Air Fryer Basket, place the seafood mixture as well as your chopped Chicken Sausage. Air Fry mixture at 390 Degrees for 8 minutes.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Once butter is melted, add flour and whisk until mixed. Reduce heat to low and add heavy cream. Stir till thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat, and add beer and cheese. Mix well. Add creole seasoning and stir well. Add salt and pepper to taste, if needed.
- Begin building nachos. On a plate, make a base layer of your nachos with Boosie Chips. Add Seafood and Chicken Sausage. Pour cheese sauce and enjoy!
- If you don’t have the time to create a cheese sauce, you could settle for building the nachos in the air fryer, topping them with shredded cheddar cheese, and air frying at 350 degrees for 2-3min or until the cheese has melted.
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