Easy Air Fryer Taco Meat (Ground Beef Recipe)
Try this easy air fryer taco meat recipe with ground beef for quick, flavorful tacos! Perfectly seasoned and cooked in minutes, it’s a simple way to spice up taco night.
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 Tbsp taco seasoning
Instructions
- Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper or a silicone liner.
- Place raw ground beef in the basket, using a meat masher to help break apart the beef before cooking.
- Cook for 5 mins at 390 degrees F. Open the air fryer and use the meat masher to help crumble the beef some more.
- Add taco seasoning to the meat and give it a toss.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until cooked through.
Notes
- 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 cleanup is when I use parchment paper, but if you don't have any, you can also use nonstick cooking spray on the basket.
- Try this air fryer method with ground turkey or ground chicken.
- Using a meat thermometer is the best way to be sure the taco meat is fully cooked and has reached a safe internal temperature.
- Store leftover ground beef in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3–4 days or freeze for longer.
- 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.
Nutrition
Serving: 4servings | Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 176mg | Potassium: 392mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 117IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 3mg