Bell's Buffalo Chicken Nachos
These chicken nachos are so decadent and simple to make in the Ninja® Foodi™ Digital Air Fry Oven.
Tip:
Bell’s wing seasoning can be used for seasoning the entire bird for a crispy skin and extra flavor.- Contains Dairy
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Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken
- 1 package Bell’s Blazin’ Buffalo wing seasoning
- 1 cup water
- 1 bag tortilla chips
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar and pepper jack cheese, shredded
- 3 tablespoons pickled jalapeño peppers, sliced
- 3 tablespoons tomatoes, diced
- 3 tablespoons green onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- Ninja Sheet Pan
- Tongs
Instructions
Step 1
Rub the chicken, both inside and out, with entire package of wing seasoning.
Step 2
Place chicken in the Cook & Crisp™ Basket and add the water.
Step 3
Assemble pressure lid, making sure the pressure release valve is in the SEAL position. Select PRESSURE and set to high (HI). Set time to 20 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin.
Step 4
When pressure cooking is complete, allow pressure to quick release by moving the pressure release valve to the VENT position. Carefully remove lid when unit has finished releasing pressure.
Step 5
Remove basket with chicken and drain excess water from the pot.
Step 6
Reinsert the pot and basket with the chicken. Close crisping lid. Select AIR CRISP, set temperature to 390°F, and set time to 15 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin.
Step 7
Cooking is complete when internal temperature of chicken reaches 165°F on an instant-read thermometer. Remove chicken from basket using the Ninja® Roast Lifters (or 2 large serving forks).
Step 8
Let chicken rest for 5 to 10 minutes, then use tongs to pull it apart into bite-sized pieces; set aside.
Step 1
Place tortilla chips on the Ninja Sheet Pan in a uniform layer, then top with cheese, pickled jalapeño peppers, tomatoes, and chicken.
Step 2
Select BAKE, set temperature to 371°F, and set time to 8 minutes. Press START/PAUSE to begin preheating.
Step 3
When unit has preheated, place pan in oven.
Step 4
After 5 minutes, check nachos for doneness. Continue to cook for 2 to 3 more minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
Step 5
When cooking is complete, remove pan from oven and top with green onions and sour cream. Allow nachos to cool slightly before serving.