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 (750 ml to 1 L) tortilla chips, divided
1½
cups (375 ml) shredded Cheddar and/or Monterey Jack,
divided
½
cup (125 ml) refried beans
¼
cup (60 ml) chopped green chiles (about half of a 4.5 ounce
[130 g] can)
2
tablespoons (30 ml) green salsa, plus more for serving
1 to 2 green onions, thinly sliced (white and light green parts)
½
cup (125 ml) 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 (500 ml) of
chips (the chips should be whole and fully cover the bottom of the
tray). Sprinkle 1/2 cup (125 ml) 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 (230°C). 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
hipotle 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 (125 ml) mayonnaise
1
chipotle chile in adobo, finely chopped
¼
teaspoon (1 ml) fresh lemon juice
Blooming Onion:
Nonstick cooking spray
½
cup (125 ml) unbleached, all-purpose flour
large egg, lightly beaten
2
tablespoons (30 ml) buttermilk
½
cup (125 ml) panko breadcrumbs
½
teaspoon (2.5 ml) garlic powder
¼
teaspoon (1 ml) 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
nonstick 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.
