Jackfruit Nachos

This jackfruit nachos recipe delivers crispy nachos topped with spicy jackfruit carnitas, vegan nacho cheese, and even more of your favorite nacho toppings. It’s the perfect indulgence for taco Tuesdays or any night of the week.

A plate of jackfruit nachos has chopped jalapeños, sour cream, and more as toppings. There's another plate in the background.

Sometimes life delivers deadlines, graduations, meetings, and just generally too much to do all in the same day. It’s enough to make a person want to kick back with some comfort food. That, my friends, is what these Vegan Jackfruit Nachos are all about.

How to Make Jackfruit Nachos

There are four easy steps to make these yummy vegan nachos:

  1. Spread tortilla chips on the pan and top with jackfruit carnitas.
    A hand holds a spoon distributing jackfruit carnitas over a pan filled with tortilla chips.
  2. Add black beans and then distribute vegan nacho cheese sauce.
    A hand holds a spoon distributing vegan nacho cheese on top of a pan of nachos.
  3. Bake until the ingredients are heated through — around 10 minutes.
  4. Remove from the oven and add toppings like sliced avocado, cherry tomato slices, sliced jalapeños, and vegan sour cream.
    Looking down on a baking dish loaded with jackfruit nachos. It's drizzled with sour cream on top.

Jackfruit Taco Meat

I’m using jackfruit carnitas as the main topping for these nachos. However, I have a few options you could consider, even BBQ. Trust me, BBQ on nachos is smoky goodness in every bite!

A baking sheet holds nachos with jackfruit carnitas, red cabbage, and jalapeños on top.

Serving Suggestions

Serve jackfruit nachos with any of the following toppings:

Storage Tips

When it comes to storing nachos, it’s important to separate wet toppings from the chips. This prevents the chips from getting too soggy. Store the wet toppings in a separate container. See the post for reheating nachos. The toppings will keep up to 4 to 5 days in the fridge.

Reheating Nachos

After storage, the tortilla chips will no longer be as crisp. To get them crispy again, follow these steps:

  1. Preheat at 300°F/150°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Remove any cold or wet toppings from the chips.
  3. Add tortilla chips to the pan in a single layer.
  4. Bake for approximately 10 minutes until crispy
  5. Remove from heat and add the toppings.

Vegan Taco Favorites

If you love these jackfruit nachos, here are more plant0based taco favorites to keep you going:

A plate of jackfruit nachos has chopped jalapeños, sour cream, and more as toppings. There's another plate in the background.

Jackfruit Nachos

How about these easy jackfruit nachos for your next snack or even mealtime! These nachos are topped with savory jackfruit, vegan cheese, and much more.
5 from 5 votes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Resting Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 409kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 cups tortilla chips
  • 1 ½ cups vegan nacho cheese
  • 1–2 cups jackfruit carnitas
  • ½ cup black beans from a can, rinsed and drained
  • ½ cup corn frozen or from a can, drained
  • 1 avocado, peeled and sliced
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
  • ¼ cup sliced jalapeños
  • ½ cup dairy-free sour cream
  • Optional: Cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F/190°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly coat it with vegetable cooking spray.
  • Spread tortilla chips on the pan. Top with cheese, carnitas, black beans, and corn.
  • Place the pan in the oven and bake until the ingredients are heated through, around 10 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and add toppings like sliced avocado, cherry tomato slices, sliced jalapeños, and vegan sour cream. For presentation, adding a few sprigs of parsley or cilantro adds a nice finishing touch.

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Notes

Vegan Cheese

Substitute 1½ cups vegan cheddar shreds for cashew nacho cheese.
Calories: 409kcal | Carbohydrates: 108g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 1051mg | Potassium: 663mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 275IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 242mg | Iron: 4.2mg

The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator and should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

This post was originally published in 2015 and was updated to include new photos, new text, and an updated recipe in 2022.

11 Responses to Jackfruit Nachos

  1. Avatar thumbnail image for MarlyMegan Reply

    5 stars
    These nachos are so simple and delicious!

  2. Avatar thumbnail image for MarlyTaylor @ Food Faith Fitness Reply

    I’ve been meaning to get more meatless meals into my face lately and, well, you said nachos! These are exactly what I NEED this Friday! Pinning!

    • Avatar thumbnail image for MarlyMarly

      Thanks Taylor! So glad you like this recipe – I agree, it’s always good to have a few tasty recipes on hand for meatless meals!

  3. Avatar thumbnail image for MarlyLiz @ The Lemon Bowl Reply

    I love reading your blog even more now that I know your voice so well from the podcast!! Pass me a bite please!

  4. Avatar thumbnail image for MarlyAggie Reply

    5 stars
    Life had given a lot lately – May is busy isn’t it?? I would happily sit down to a plate of these nachos any day. Love!!

    • Avatar thumbnail image for MarlyMarly

      May has been a completely busy month. Maybe June will be slow and lazy…like summer’s supposed to be. 🙂

  5. Avatar thumbnail image for MarlyThalia @ butter and brioche Reply

    I definitely am craving a good hearty feast like these nachos right now. They look amazingly delicious!

    • Avatar thumbnail image for MarlyMarly

      Thanks Thalia! By the way, love your name! 🙂

  6. Avatar thumbnail image for MarlyMegan {Country Cleaver} Reply

    I could make these and not even realize they are vegan!!They look scrumptious.

    • Avatar thumbnail image for MarlyMarly

      I think you’re right – I love trying recipes like this out on unsuspecting folks. Most of the time they have no idea it’s vegan. Love it!

  7. Another lovely post! Nachos are one of my go-to’s for busy nights. They are husband approved too which is a plus as well. In fact, its ANOTHER bonus that my husband can even make these haha. Always nice when I get a random break from the kitchen. Even hobbies need a rest sometimes!

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