Air Fryer Tacos
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Quick and easy, these Air Fryer Tacos take the dish you know and love and make it even easier! Assemble your mini tacos and cook them right in the air fryer for a crispy shell and gooey, melty cheese.
If you’re anything like me, almost nothing will stop you when a craving for something cheesy and comforting hits. That’s when I turn to these air fried tacos! They’re so easy to make, ready in only 20 minutes, and they’re easy to customize however you like.
For even more cheesy, savory goodness, try my Air Fryer Mozzarella Balls or these classic Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers.
Why This Recipe Works
- Minimal ingredients: With only a few taco staples, you won’t have to worry about prepping all kinds of ingredients.
- Super quick: On the table in 20 minutes!
- Customizable: While I love to eat these tacos on their own, you can easily add other toppings, fillings, or sauces to make them your own.
Ingredients You Will Need
- Ground Beef: I like to get the leanest ground beef I can find, usually 93% lean, to lighten up these tacos as much as possible.
- Shredded Cheese: A Mexican blend is my choice for this recipe.
- Tortillas: Flour tortillas are typically easier to work with for mini tacos.
*For a detailed list of instructions, ingredients and measurements, please reference the recipe card down below.
Substitutions/Additions
- If you want a slightly lighter version, use ground turkey or ground chicken instead of beef. Ground bison is another favorite of mine.
- Any kind of cheese will work well in this recipe, but something melty like mozzarella or even a pepper jack are some other great options.
- Use this method to make tacos from shredded chicken, pulled pork, or whatever else you like as your main protein.
How to Make Air Fryer Tacos
Step 1: Brown ground beef. Heat oil in a large skillet and brown beef, 8 to 10 minutes. Add diced red onion and cook until fragrant.
Step 2: Add cheese. Once browned, add taco seasoning and water and stir until well combined. Mix in cheese until melted.
Step 3: Assemble the tacos. To each tortilla, add a scoop of the beef mixture and top with a sprinkle of additional cheese. Fold and press to help them stick together.
Step 4: Air fry tacos. Arrange the tacos in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until crisp and golden. Repeat with any additional tacos if necessary.
Recipe FAQs
I prefer to use flour tortillas since they’re a little more flexible. Warm them up a bit first to make folding easier. This recipe also works with corn tortillas or gluten free tortillas if that’s your preference!
Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket, as this can impact the way the tortillas cook. Also be sure to drain any excess oils from the beef before adding it to the tortillas.
Allow the tacos to cool and place in an airtight container or plastic bag in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. You can also freeze these tacos for a month or longer.
Pop them back in the air fryer at 350 until the cheese is melty and the tortillas are nice and crispy again. Another option is reheating in the oven. This is especially good if you’re reheating a lot at a time. Tacos can be reheated right from frozen; just add a few extra minutes of cook time.
More Easy Air Fryer Dinner Recipes
- Air Fryer Nachos
- Air Fryer Steak Fajitas
- Air Fryer Tilapia
- Air Fryer Breakfast Burritos
- Air Fryer Chicken Skewers
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Air Fryer Tacos
Ingredients
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 3 tbsp water
- 1 small red onion
- 2 cups shredded cheese Mexican blend
- 1o flour tortillas
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the beef and cook without moving for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until brown. Using a meat masher, break up the beef. Add the diced red onion and continue cooking for 3-4 minutes, or until the beef is no longer pink and fully cooked through. Mix in the taco seasoning, then mix in the water. Add 1.5 cups of the shredded cheese, and toss until melted.1/2 tbsp olive oil, 1 lb ground beef, 2 tbsp taco seasoning, 3 tbsp water, 1 small red onion, 2 cups shredded cheese
- Preheat the air fryer to 375F.
- Spread about 3 tablespoons of the cooked beef mixture on one half of a tortilla. Add a sprinkle of the remaining cheese. Fold over and press down, repeat with the remaining tortillas.1o flour tortillas
- Place the tacos in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Lightly spray the tops of the tortillas with olive oil spray and cook for about 4 minutes or until the outside of the tortillas are crisp. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
- Top with fresh parsley to serve.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.
Notes
- Pair these mini tacos with dipping sauces like chipotle mayo, lime crema, guacamole, or plain sour cream.
