Chicken Tinga Nachos

Chicken Tinga Nachos combine the rich, smoky flavors of traditional Mexican chicken tinga with the satisfying crunch of nachos. This dish features shredded chicken simmered in a tomato-chipotle sauce, layered over crispy tortilla chips, and topped with melted cheese and fresh garnishes. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or as a hearty snack.

Ingredients:

🌶️ 6 dried chipotle peppers
🧄 1 clove of garlic
🍅 1 tomato
🐔 1 cup of chicken stock
🧂 Salt to taste
🧅 1/4 onion, finely chopped
🍗 Shredded chicken (enough for topping)
🌶️ 1 tbsp. paprika
🥄 1/2 tsp cumin
🌽 Corn tortilla chips (as needed for layering)
🧀 Shredded mozzarella cheese (to taste)
🥄 Mexican crema (for drizzling)
🥑 Guacamole (for topping)
🌶️ Pickled jalapeños (to taste)

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: Serves 4
Equipment: Air fryer, blender, saucepan, knife, cutting board, air fryer liners (optional for easy cleanup)

Instructions:

1. Start off by boiling the dried chipotle peppers in water for 20 minutes to soften them. Once boiled, remove them from the water, discard the stems, and set aside.
2. In a blender, combine the softened chipotle peppers, one clove of garlic, tomato, and a pinch of salt. Pour in the chicken stock and blend until smooth to create the tinga sauce.
3. Heat a skillet over medium heat, and sauté the quarter onion until translucent. Add the shredded chicken to the skillet, and pour the blended chipotle sauce over it.
4. Stir in the paprika and cumin into the chicken mixture and cook for a few minutes until everything is well combined and the chicken is coated with the sauce. Now your chicken tinga is ready!
5. Line your air fryer basket with an air fryer liner if you're using one, to simplify the cleanup process.
6. Arrange a layer of corn tortilla chips at the bottom of the basket. Generously top the chips with the chicken tinga, followed by a sprinkling of shredded mozzarella cheese.
7. Add dollops of guacamole and a few pickled jalapeños on top for an extra kick.
8. Set the air fryer to 390°F and cook for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is perfectly melted and bubbly.
9. Once done, carefully remove the basket, and finish the nachos with a drizzle of Mexican crema for a creamy touch.
   Serve immediately and enjoy the delicious combination of smoky chicken tinga, melted cheese, and crisp tortilla chips. This recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

Cooking Tips:

• Be sure to watch the nachos closely as air fryers can vary in intensity, and you wouldn't want to burn the cheese.
• Personalize your nachos by adding your favorite toppings, like diced onions, fresh cilantro, or a squeeze of lime juice.

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Chicken Tinga Nachos

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