Apple Nachos Recipe

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Oct 31, 2014, Updated Jul 14, 2025

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These Apple Nachos are the ultimate sweet snack! Made with crispy apple chips and loaded with gooey caramel, melted chocolate, and crunchy peanuts, this no-bake treat is everything you want in a fun and easy dessert.

Thinly sliced apples topped with a drizzle of caramel, melted chocolate, and chopped peanuts.

Apple Nachos

These apple nachos are my current obsession, right along with my banana chips recipe. Crispy apple chips, warm caramel, melty chocolate, and crunchy peanuts? You know I’m all in. This is the kind of easy dessert that disappears in minutes, especially if my kids are around.

Whether you need a quick snack for movie night, something fun for after school, or just want a no-bake treat that feels like you did the most (even though you barely lifted a finger), these apple nachos deliver. They’re sweet, salty, crunchy, and totally customizable. Honestly, I don’t know why we’re not making these every day.

Why You’ll Love This Apple Nachos Recipe

No baking required! Just warm, drizzle, and snack.
Perfect for sharing. This is the snack everyone grabs at.
So easy to customize. Add your favorite toppings!
Tastes like a caramel apple, without the mess.

Apple chips topped with a drizzle of caramel, melted chocolate, and chopped peanuts.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Here’s what goes into this irresistible apple nacho situation:

Apple chips – I use homemade apple chips or store-bought crispy apple chips to keep things quick.
Caramel sauce – Warm it up just a bit for drizzling.
Melted chocolate – You can use semi-sweet, dark, or white chocolate.
Chopped peanuts – For that classic caramel apple crunch.
Optional toppings – Mini chocolate chips, crushed pretzels, a sprinkle of sea salt, or even a drizzle of peanut butter.

How to Make Apple Nachos

Layer the chips. Spread the apple chips out on a platter or plate.
Drizzle everything. Warm the caramel and chocolate and drizzle them right over the chips.
Add toppings. Sprinkle on the peanuts (and anything else you like).
Serve and snack! These are best eaten right away while everything is warm and gooey.

Recipe Variations

Make it nut-free by skipping the peanuts or using pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds.
Use fresh apple slices or wedges if you prefer a softer, juicier bite.
Go chocolate crazy with a swirl of Nutella or white chocolate drizzle.
Add cinnamon or pumpkin spice for a fall-inspired twist.
Serve on parchment paper for easy cleanup if you’re feeding a crowd.

How to Store Leftovers

Let’s be real, there probably won’t be leftovers. But if you do have some, store the apple nachos in an airtight container for a few hours. They’re best fresh, though, since the toppings can make the apple chips soggy over time.

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