Irish Nachos
Prep time
10 minutes
Cook time
30 minutes
List of Ingredients
Base:
1 bag (24–32 oz) tater tots or waffle fries
Toppings:
1 cup queso (optional, for drizzling)
1 to 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup bacon crumbles (or cooked bacon, chopped)
¼ cup white or yellow onion, diced
Cold/Fresh Toppings to Add After Baking (Choose what you love):
Jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
Sour cream
Salsa
Scallions
Optional add-ons:
guacamole
diced tomatoes
cilantro
black beans
hot sauce
lime wedges
Toppings:
1 cup queso (optional, for drizzling)
1 to 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup bacon crumbles (or cooked bacon, chopped)
¼ cup white or yellow onion, diced
Cold/Fresh Toppings to Add After Baking (Choose what you love):
Jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
Sour cream
Salsa
Scallions
Optional add-ons:
guacamole
diced tomatoes
cilantro
black beans
hot sauce
lime wedges
Cooking Instructions
Crisp the base:
Cook tater tots or waffle fries in the air fryer until golden and crispy (usually 10–15 minutes, depending on brand).
Assemble & Bake:
Spread crispy tots/fries onto a baking sheet. Add queso, shredded cheddar, bacon, and onions. Bake at 400°F for about 10 minutes, or until cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and top with your cold toppings: jalapeños, sour cream, salsa, and diced green onions. Serve immediately (straight from the baking sheet for max fun!).
Cook tater tots or waffle fries in the air fryer until golden and crispy (usually 10–15 minutes, depending on brand).
Assemble & Bake:
Spread crispy tots/fries onto a baking sheet. Add queso, shredded cheddar, bacon, and onions. Bake at 400°F for about 10 minutes, or until cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and top with your cold toppings: jalapeños, sour cream, salsa, and diced green onions. Serve immediately (straight from the baking sheet for max fun!).
What inspired you to make this dish?
March always makes us crave all things Irish in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, and these Irish Nachos are the perfect hearty comfort food to celebrate. They’re easy to throw together, endlessly customizable, and always a crowd favorite.
Any recommended side dishes or pairings that complement your recipe?
An ice-cold Guinness will do the trick!
Do you add any personal touches or variations to make the recipe your own?
These Irish Nachos are a fun twist on classic nachos, made with crispy tater tots or waffle fries instead of tortilla chips, then piled high with melty cheese, bacon, and your favorite toppings. This recipe is totally customizable, so everyone can make it their own...spicy, loaded, simple, or extra cheesy!