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How to Make Hot Bean and Bacon Dip with Air Fryer Tortilla Chips - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a crowd-pleasing appetizer to serve at your next gathering, this hot bean and bacon dip with air fryer tortilla chips is sure to be a hit. This recipe combines the delicious flavors of beans, bacon, and cheese in a warm and satisfying dip that is perfect for dipping crispy homemade tortilla chips.

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Ingredients

  • avocado oil cooking spray
  • ½ pound bacon
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles (such as Ortega®)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (29 ounce) can pinto beans, undrained
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
  • 12 (6 inch) corn tortillas

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly spray an 8x8-inch baking dish.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Crumble once cooled.
  • Saute onion in the same skillet until translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Add green chiles and garlic and cook for 2 more minutes. Add pinto beans; bring to a boil. Stir in chicken broth and chili powder. Reduce heat to low and mash beans. Let simmer until slightly thickened, 5 to 6 minutes. Add cream cheese and stir until melted. Simmer until slightly thickened, 5 to 6 minutes. Add bacon and stir until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Layer 1/2 of the bean mixture, 1/2 cup pepper Jack, and 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese into the prepared baking dish. Repeat layers.
  • Bake, covered, in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Uncover and continue baking until cheese is melted or lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes more.
  • Meanwhile, preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Cut each tortilla into fourths. Spray both sides of each tortilla with avocado oil. Place in air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for 4 to 6 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until crisp, 2 to 3 minutes more. Check your basket constantly because they can burn quickly. Sprinkle with salt and serve with hot dip.

    • Nutrition

    191 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 25mg
    • Sodium: 506mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 149mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 223mg

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