10
Snacks, Appetizers & Small Bites
Nachos Verde
The key to these nachos is to layer the cheese between the chips .
This way everyone gets a bit of cheese with every bite!
Makes 3 to 4 servings
3 to 4 cups tortilla chips, divided
1½
cups shredded Cheddar and/or Monterey Jack, divided
½
cup refried beans
¼
cup chopped green chiles (about half of a 4.5 ounce can)
2
tablespoons green salsa, plus more for serving
1 to 2 green onions, thinly sliced (white and light green parts)
½
cup sliced black olives (if using pre-sliced, drain well)
Guacamole and sour cream, for serving
Lime wedges, for serving
1 . Line the Baking Pan with foil and top with about 2 cups of chips (the
chips should be whole and fully cover the bottom of the tray) .
Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the cheese on top of the chips . Add another layer
of chips .
2 . Dollop the refried beans, green chiles, and salsa over the chips . Then
top with the sliced green onions and olives . Top with the remaining
chips and cheese .
3 . Put into the AirFryer and set to Broil at 450°F . Cook until the cheese
is fully melted and just starting to brown, about 5 to 6 minutes .
4 . Serve with salsa, guacamole, sour cream and lime wedges .
Nutritional information per serving (based on 4 servings):
Calories 339 (55% from fat) • carb. 25g • pro. 14g • fat 22 g • sat. fat 8g
chol. 45mg • sod. 830mg • calc. 310mg • fiber 4g
Blooming Onion with Chipotle Mayonnaise
Who knew this popular restaurant appetizer was so easy to make?
Makes 1 blooming onion, about 2 to 3 servings
Chipotle Mayonnaise:
½
cup mayonnaise
1
chipotle chile in adobo, finely chopped
¼
teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Blooming Onion:
Nonstick cooking spray
½
cup unbleached, all-purpose flour
large egg, lightly beaten
2
tablespoons buttermilk
½
cup panko breadcrumbs
½
teaspoon garlic powder
¼
teaspoon kosher salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
Pinch cayenne pepper
1
large, sweet onion, peeled
Olive oil, for spraying
1 . Prepare Chipotle Mayonnaise: Put mayonnaise, chipotle, and lemon
juice in the work bowl of a mini food processor . Process on High until
completely puréed and homogeneous . Transfer to a serving bowl,
cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve .
2 . Place the AirFryer Basket onto the Baking Pan and coat with non-
stick spray . Reserve .
3 . Put the flour into a bowl large enough to dip the onion . Put the egg
and buttermilk into another similar-sized bowl, and the breadcrumbs
and seasonings in a third similar-sized bowl . Reserve .
4 . Trim the top of the onion to create a flat surface . Leave the root end
intact . Turn the onion over so the root end faces up, and rest it on its
flat surface .
