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Air Fryer Tacos with Ground Beef

These Air Fryer Tacos are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with classic taco flavor—no deep frying required! Made with ground beef, onions, and jalapeños in a golden tortilla shell, they’re quick to prep, easy to customize, and perfect for busy weeknights or taco night with the family.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time4 minutes
Total Time34 minutes
Course: Dinner, lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Air Fryer Tacos, Air Fryer Tacos with Ground Beef, Ground Beef Tacos in the Air Fryer
Servings: 14 Tacos
Author: Deliciously Seasoned

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 jalapenos, stem and seeds removed
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup taco seasoning
  • 1 ½ cup water
  • 14 flour tortillas, taquito size
  • Optional toppings:
  • Cacique Queso Fresco Cheese
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Tomatoes
  • Cilantro
  • Avocado salsa

Instructions

  • In a large cast iron skillet or frying pan over medium heat, cook ground beef, onion and jalapenos until meat is no longer pink, and onions and peppers are tender.
  • Add garlic and cook for another two minutes. Drain grease and return to pan.
  • Sprinkle taco seasoning mix over meat mixture. Stir.
  • Add water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Preheat air fryer at 390° for 3 minutes.
  • Place flour tortillas in a metal taco holder and fill tortillas with meat filling. Pick up filled tortilla and lightly spray both sides of the tortillas with non-stick cooking spray. Place back in the holder and then place holder in the air fryer basket.
  • Air fry at 390 degrees for 4 minutes. Use tongs to remove metal holder and repeat with the remaining tacos.
  • Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, avocado salsa, cheese and cilantro, if desired.

Notes

 
  • Always preheat your air fryer for even cooking and a perfectly crispy tortilla shell.
  • Keep tortillas upright and fillings secure with a metal taco rack for best results. If you do not have the metal taco holders, use a toothpick to hold the tacos together and place three at a time into the air fryer basket.
  • Use your favorite proteins and add-ins like cheese, beans, or leftover veggies for a taco that fits everyone’s tastes.
  •  Remember to lightly spray the tortillas with non-stick cooking spray.