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Are these even really an Irish creation? According to my masterful Google searches, the answer is, no. The dish is mostly unknown in Ireland but has become associated with the nation, thanks to our American creativities. No sweat, though – glorified potato skins make for fabulous eats in everyone’s book, culturally authentic or not!

I even have a little twist for you with this dish. It’s just as delicious but quicker and cuter. Do you like to play with food? I unapologetically do! So lets use crispy crowns for this recipe instead of potato wedges!

For this version of “Irish Nachos”, you’ll want a package of Ore-Ida Golden Crispy Crowns from the grocery store freezer section, Kirkland Bacon Crumbles (or freshly cooked), Nacho Cheese Sauce, and green onions. You’ll also want to get the air fryer in gear because crispy potato crowns in an air fryer are fast and SO delicious!

As with everything the air fryer makes, it can masterfully produce the best and most crisped pile of potato perfection you’ve ever had. I use an 8qt. Instant Pot/Air fryer unit and it hasn’t let me down yet. Mind you, I have found a few tricks to help enhance it’s capabilities to near perfection but I’ll go into that in another article.

READY, SET, AIR FRY!

Throw 1/4 – 1/2 the bag of potato crowns into the air fryer at 400° for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through. No additional oil is needed as they are flash frozen with oil before distribution.

While air fryer is doing it’s thing, throw your nacho cheese sauce in a pan, on medium heat, until heated through. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and exploding air pockets.

Chop up two sprigs of green onions (greens and whites if you prefer) and set aside.

Once the crowns are done, plate them while hot. Cover with heated, drippy cheese and sprinkle with bacon bits and green onions.

There’s so much flavor packed into this simple creation that you’ll enjoy it to the fullest and just keep eating.

IRISH-ish NACHOS
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IRISH-ish NACHOS

Recipe by Chaos Coordinator OCCourse: AppetizersCuisine: IrishDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

15

minutes

Looking for a delicious but quick snack? Throw some crispy golden crowns into the air fryer, slather with cheese sauce and a sprinkle of bacon bits and green onions. It just couldn’t get any more delicious (or easy).

Ingredients

  • Ore-Ida Crispy Crowns Seasoned Potatoes

  • 1/4c Kirkland Bacon Crumbles (or fresh bacon)

  • 1 Can Juanitas Nacho Cheese Sauce

  • 2 Green Onion Sprigs (chopped)

Directions

  • Pre-heat your air fryer at 400° for 2 minutes (optional). Add 1/2 bag of potato crowns to air fry basket in a single layer. There is no need to add extra oil; these are prepared with oil before being distributed to grocery stores. Air fry at 400° for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking.
  • While potatoes are heating, warm nacho cheese in a sauce pan on medium-high until heated through. Stir occasionally to ensure the cheese won’t burn and to avoid explosive air pockets.
  • Chop 2 sprigs of green onions – greens only or whites and greens and set aside.
  • Once potatoes have finished and are crisped to your preference, slather with warm, drippy cheese, sprinkle with bacon crumbles and green onions. Yum!