Air Fryer Frito Pie

If you're looking for a quick comfort-food meal with big flavor and very little effort, Air Fryer Frito Pie is a fun one to make. This classic chili-and-chips favorite gets an easy upgrade in the air fryer!

I love making Air Fryer Frito Pie when I want something cozy and satisfying, but don't feel like spending a long time in the kitchen.

Similar to my Deconstructed Egg Roll Bowl, it uses just a few ingredients like canned chili (or better yet leftover chili if you have it) and crunchy corn chips to create a satisfying meal in minutes.

It’s an amazing option for casual family dinners or game day snacking where everyone can customize their own bowl with toppings like sour cream, salsa, diced onions, or extra cheese

🧾 Ingredients Needed

• homemade chili or store-bought chili 
• shredded cheese 
• Fritos corn chips
• Additional toppings: sour cream, diced onion, salsa

📌 Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full ingredients list with quantities and step-by-step instructions!

🔁 Variations

• Use ground turkey chili instead of beef chili for a unique twist.
• Add sliced jalapeños for a little heat!
• Mix in black beans or corn for some extra texture.
• Top with avocado or guacamole for a creamy finish!

🥣 How to Make

STEP ONE: Add the chili to a pan that fits your air fryer. Spread the chili across the entire pan.

STEP TWO: Sprinkle ½ cup of cheese on top of the chili. Cook in the air fryer at 400°f for 6 minutes.

STEP THREE: Remove and add the Fritos across the entire dish. 

STEP FOUR: Cook for 6 more minutes until Fritos are slightly browned. Remove and serve topped with cheese, onions, sour cream, or salsa.

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📖 Recipe

Air Fryer Frito Pie

Chrysa

This Air Fryer Frito Pie recipe combines warm chili, melted cheese, and crunchy corn chips for an easy comfort food meal ready in minutes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Total Time 22 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Recipes

Servings 4

Calories 751 kcal

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Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 4 cups homemade chili or 2 cans (15 oz) of store-bought chili
• ▢ 1 cup shredded cheese
• ▢ 8 oz Fritos corn chips
• ▢ Additional toppings: sour cream, diced onion, salsa

Instructions

 

• Add the chili to a pan that fits your air fryer. Spread the chili across the entire pan.
• Sprinkle ½ cup of cheese on top of the chili. Cook in the air fryer at 400°f for 6 minutes.
• Remove and add the Fritos across the entire dish.
• Cook for 6 more minutes until Fritos are slightly browned. Remove and serve topped with cheese, onions, sour cream, or salsa.

Notes

• Choose an air fryer safe pan that leaves space around the edges so air can circulate.
• If using canned chili, stir it before adding to the pan so it heats evenly!
• Don't add the Fritos at the beginning, or they may get too soft.
• Add toppings after cooking so they stay fresh and cool.
• Serve immediately so the chips stay crunchy!

Nutrition

Calories: 751kcalCarbohydrates: 118gProtein: 38gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 19gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 4056mgPotassium: 4635mgFiber: 82gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 70338IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 922mgIron: 41mg

I am not a nutritionist. These values were calculated automatically with the Spoonacular Food API.

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