How to Make Air Fryer Taco Bowls (Taco Salad Recipe)

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How to Make Air Fryer Taco Bowls (Taco Salad Recipe)

Enjoy a delicious twist on taco salad with these air fryer taco bowls! Crispy, flavorful and easy to make - perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!

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Cook Time: 5

Author: Heather Painchaud

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
2 Tbsp taco seasoning
4 10" flour tortillas
1 head of lettuce chopped
1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
1 cup fresh pico de gallo
½ cup sour cream
1 green onion stalk diced

Instructions

Cook the ground beef. This can be done in the skillet or the air fryer. Add taco seasoning and set aside.
Place a tortilla in a heat-safe bowl in the air fryer basket. Fold over the edges of the tortilla if needed.
Cook at 390 degrees F for 3-5 mins, until the tortilla bowl edges begin to brown.
Half way through, pause the cook and open the basket to make sure that the tortilla is not folding in on itself. Carefully press the sides of the tortilla back against the bowl if needed.
Remove the tortilla bowl from the air fryer and fill with lettuce, taco meat, cheese, and salsa.
Serve with sour cream and green onion.

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.

Once cooled completely, prepared taco bowls can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature until ready to use.

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.

Use a spritz of cooking spray to help the tortilla crisp up without drying out.

If you're using smaller bowls or a smaller air fryer, you might need to trim your tortilla or use a smaller size.

To avoid air bubbles, press the tortilla firmly into the bowl before cooking.

A layer of foil or parchment makes cleanup way easier.

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