Description
Irish Nachos are crispy baked potato slices loaded with sharp cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, jalapenos, tomatoes, sour cream, shallots, and green onions for a flavorful and satisfying snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Seasoning
- 2-3 large russet potatoes, washed, sliced into 1/8-inch thick rounds (about 2 pounds)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Toppings
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (226 g)
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
- 2 Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 medium shallot, diced
- 2 green onions, diced
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F and line one or two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Mix Seasonings: In a small bowl, combine kosher salt, paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper to create the seasoning mix.
- Coat Potatoes: In a large bowl, toss the sliced potatoes with the olive oil and seasoning mixture until the slices are evenly coated.
- Arrange Potatoes: Lay the potato slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets to promote even crispness while baking.
- Bake Potatoes: Bake the potatoes for 20 minutes, then flip each slice to the other side and bake for another 9 minutes or until the potatoes are golden brown and crispy.
- Combine and Add Toppings: Remove the baking sheets from the oven, combine the potatoes onto one sheet, and evenly sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon over the top.
- Melt Cheese: Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 3 to 4 minutes until the cheese is fully melted.
- Garnish: Remove from the oven and top with diced jalapeno, diced tomatoes, sour cream, diced shallots, and diced green onions. Serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- For an air fryer version, season the potatoes and cook in the air fryer at 360°F for 15 minutes, flipping every 5 minutes until golden and crispy.
- After air frying, add cheese and bacon, then air fry for an additional 1-2 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Use parchment paper in the air fryer basket to prevent sticking.
- Thinner potato slices (1/8 inch) ensure crispier nachos.
- Feel free to customize toppings with guacamole, salsa, or your favorite hot sauce for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
