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Air Fryer Tacos with Ground Beef
Enjoy flavorful tacos with tender ground beef, cooked quickly in the air fryer and topped with fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
Meat and Vegetables
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 jalapenos jalapenos (stem and seeds removed)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 0.5 cup taco seasoning
- 1.5 cups water
Tortillas
- 14 pieces flour tortillas (taquito size)
Optional toppings
- to taste Cacique Queso Fresco Cheese
- to taste Shredded lettuce
- to taste Tomatoes
- to taste Cilantro
- to taste Avocado salsa
Instructions
- Cook ground beef, onion, and jalapenos until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender.
- Add garlic, cook for 2 minutes, then drain excess grease and return to pan.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water, then simmer for 10 minutes.
- Preheat air fryer at 390°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
- Fill tortillas with meat, spray lightly with cooking spray, and air fry at 390°F for 4 minutes. Repeat with remaining tacos.
- Top tacos with desired toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, avocado salsa, cheese, and cilantro.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lime or hot sauce.