Description
Irish Nachos are crispy baked potato slices seasoned with paprika, garlic, and black pepper, then loaded with melted sharp cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, sour cream, shallots, and green onions for a delightful appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
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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 and Garnishes
- 2 cups (226 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded, diced for garnish
- 2 Roma tomatoes, diced for garnish
- 1/4 cup sour cream, for garnish
- 1 medium shallot, diced for garnish
- 2 green onions, diced for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat the oven to 450°F and line one or two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and allow even cooking.
- Mix Seasonings: In a small bowl, combine kosher salt, paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper to create a flavorful seasoning mix.
- Toss Potatoes with Olive Oil and Seasoning: In a large bowl, add the thinly sliced potatoes, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, and sprinkle the seasoning mixture. Stir thoroughly to ensure all potato slices are evenly coated.
- Arrange Potatoes on Baking Sheets: Spread the potato slices out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets to ensure crispiness when baked.
- Bake Potatoes: Place the baking sheets in the oven and bake the potatoes for 20 minutes. Then, carefully flip each potato slice and continue baking for an additional 9 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Combine Potatoes and Add Cheese and Bacon: Remove the potatoes from the oven and transfer all to a single baking sheet. Evenly sprinkle shredded sharp cheddar cheese and crumbled cooked bacon over the top.
- Melt Cheese: Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Add Garnishes: Remove from the oven and top with diced jalapeno, diced Roma tomatoes, a dollop of sour cream, diced shallots, and diced green onions for fresh flavor and texture contrast.
Notes
- For air fryer preparation, season the potato slices as usual and air fry at 360°F for 15 minutes, flipping every five minutes, until golden and crispy.
- After air frying, top with cheese and bacon, then air fry again for 1-2 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper when cooking to avoid sticking and ease cleanup.
- You can substitute bacon with vegetarian bacon for a vegetarian variation, but the dish will no longer be traditional Irish Nachos.
- Ensure potatoes are sliced evenly to cook uniformly and achieve maximum crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
