Name: Air Fryer Taco Bake (Easy Taco Casserole Recipe)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 7 min
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef; 2 Tbsp taco seasoning; 4 6" corn tortillas; 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded); 1 cup fresh pico de gallo; 1 cup sour cream; 1 green onion stalk (diced)

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Enjoy a mouthwatering twist on tacos with my air fryer taco bake! A quick and easy casserole recipe bursting with flavor in every bite.

Four inch corn tortillas layered with meat and cheese and topped with lime crema and sliced green onion on an orange plate.

The taco bake that I am sharing with you today is one of those easy recipes that I love. It only takes a few simple ingredients, most of which are staples in our home anyway, and minimal prep.

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Close up of corn tortillas layered with meat and cheese and topped with lime crema and sliced green onion on an orange plate.

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In no time, I have a delicious taco casserole to feed my boys. And because it takes so little time, I can even make a second batch while the first is being eaten.

We get to enjoy a healthy dinner that the whole family loves and it is an excellent alternative to traditional tacos.

Four inch corn tortillas layered with meat and cheese and topped with lime crema and sliced green onion cut into four slices.

Taco night, or some variation of it, is a staple meal in a lot of families. There is so much variety to choose from and, at least from my experience, the build-your-own format is a great way to accommodate pickier eaters.

Everyone can add their own favorite toppings and leave the rest. I also love that I can easily make these kinds of meals meatless. I just substitute the taco meat with beans.

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Supplies

Ninja Air Fryer – this is a great all-around air fryer in my experience!
Parchment paper – awesome for lining the basket of the air fryer and making clean up a breeze.
Air Fryer Paper Liners – these disposable air fryer liners work great too!
Cutting board – for slicing & dicing ingredients.
Knife – this is my go to kitchen knife.

Ingredients

Start with a few simple ingredients from the grocery store.

Lean ground beef
Taco seasoning – this homemade taco seasoning is my to-go. A store bought packet would work too.
6” corn tortillas – flour tortillas work well too.
Cheddar cheese, shredded – using pre-shredded cheese is an easy time-saver.
Fresh pico de gallo – you can also use regular salsa.
Sour cream – this homemade cilantro lime crema would be amazing too!
Green onion stalk, diced

Instructions

1. Cook beef. This can be done in a large skillet or the air fryer. Add taco seasoning and set aside.

2. Line the air fryer basket with a piece of parchment paper.

Corn tortilla in a parchment paper lined air fryer basket.

3. Layer one tortilla, 1/3 cup cheese, a third of the ground beef mixture, 1/3 cup pico, and 1/3 cup sour cream.

Corn tortilla in an air fryer basket with taco meat, salsa and sour cream layered on top.

4. Repeat the layers until all of the ingredients are used.

Baked corn tortilla in the basket of an air fryer.

5. Cook at 390 degrees F for 5-7 mins, until the top tortilla starts to turn a golden brown and the cheese is melty.

6. Top with more sour cream and green onion.

7. Use a pizza cutter to cut into wedges and serve.

Corn tortillas layered with meat and cheese and topped with lime crema and sliced green onion on an orange plate.

More Topping Options

Substitute the beef for ground turkey or ground chicken.
Black beans
Pinto beans
Refried beans
Chopped bell pepper
Diced tomatoes
Black olives
Jalapenos
Banana peppers
Try a different type of cheese. Pepper jack cheese, Tex Mex, or a Mexican cheese blend would all be delicious.
Fresh cilantro

Tips and Tricks

The exact cooking time for this recipe will vary depending on the size of your air fryer. Keep a close eye on things to avoid burning.
I love how easy clean up is when I use parchment paper, but if you don’t have any, you can also use nonstick cooking spray on the basket.
Though best eaten the same day, any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
We have a ton of yummy homemade salsa variations that you could try, like this fresh salsa, the best homemade canned salsa, and a yummy mango salsa.

Give Taco Tuesday a twist with today’s easy air fryer taco casserole. Your taste buds will thank you! Try these easy air fryer nachos and this air fryer taco bowl recipe too.

Corn tortillas layered with ground beef and melty cheese topped with sour cream and dipped green onions.

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