Air Fryer Taco Meat Recipes

AIR FRYER TACOS

Steps:

• Place in your air fryer and set the temperature to 400 degrees F. for 5 minutes after 5 minutes check your beef to see if it was cooked, all the way through, mine was so I removed, if it is not, mix and add another few minutes.
• Drain the fat, before making tacos with the meat. (if needed)
• Lay down a tortilla, (you can heat it up in the microwave or air fryer), then add a few scoops of taco meat, top with cilantro slaw (see the instructions in the notes below), then garnish with diced tomatoes, sour cream, sliced olives, cilantro, etc.

AIR FRYER TACOS

Steps:

• In a medium sized skillet, add the turkey and brown.
• Drain if needed, add in the taco seasoning as instructed on the package.
• Build taco with the shell, cooked meat, lettuce, beans, and cheese.
• Add the tacos to the air fryer. It's best to foil line it and then spray with non-stick cooking spray. Note - Adding foil is optional if you do foil line the basket of the air fryer be sure not to fully cover it in order to allow the air to still flow.
• Cook on 355*F or 360*F for 4 Minutes until crispy. (Some Air Fryers have 355 degrees as an option and others only have 350 or 360 degrees)

AIR-FRYER TACO TWISTS

Steps:

• Preheat air fryer to 300°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; crumble meat; drain. Stir in cheese, salsa, chiles, garlic powder, hot pepper sauce, salt and cumin. , Unroll crescent roll dough and separate into 4 rectangles; press perforations to seal. Place 1/2 cup meat mixture in the center of each rectangle. Bring 4 corners to the center and twist; pinch to seal. In batches, place in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until golden brown, 18-22 minutes. If desired, serve with toppings of your choice.,

AIR FRYER TACO MEAT (AIR FRYER GROUND BEEF)

Steps:

• Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes.
• Crumble the raw ground beef (with a spatula or clean hands) and put it on a hot air fryer tray. Carefully put the tray back in the air fryer (top rack for air fryer ovens).
• Air fry the beef for 4 minutes at 375°F (190°C). Then chop the beef crumbles up even smaller with a metal spatula (or crumble using clean hands), and put the beef back in the air fryer. Air fry for 1 more minute at 375°F (190°C).
• Now you have your cooked air fryer ground beef. To make air fryer taco meat, put the beef in a medium-sized bowl. Add the water and taco seasoning to the beef and stir.
• To make taco bowls, follow the directions provided in the recipe notes below!

AIR FRYER OVEN TACO SHELLS

Steps:

• Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Place a mini muffin tin pan upside down the air fryer basket. Position tortillas in the indents of the muffin tin. Place the basket on the lowest rack of the air fryer oven.
• Air fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3 minutes. Remove tortillas from mini muffin tin pan and place upside down in the basket. Air fry until bottom side is crispy and golden brown, 1 minute more.

AIR-FRYER FISH TACOS

Steps:

• Place sour cream, chiles, cilantro and lime juice in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Set aside. , Cut each tilapia fillet lengthwise into 2 portions. Place flour, egg white and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Dip tilapia in flour, then egg white, then crumbs. , Preheat air fryer to 400°. In batches, arrange fillets in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until fish flakes easily with a fork, 10-12 minutes, turning once. , Combine seasonings; sprinkle over fish. Place a portion of fish on each tortilla; top with about 2 tablespoons sour cream mixture. Sprinkle with tomato. If desired, top with additional cilantro.

AIR FRYER SHRIMP TACOS

Steps:

• Combine cabbage, bell peppers, pepitas, lime and 1 tablespoon of the cilantro in a large bowl.
• Combine 2 tablespoons lime juice, 3 tablespoons olive oil, honey, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt in a small bowl with a whisk. Pour over vegetable mixture and toss to coat evenly. Set aside.
• Preheat an air fryer to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes.
• Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and place in a medium bowl with remaining tablespoon olive oil, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, and pepper; toss to coat shrimp evenly with oil and spices.
• Place shrimp in the preheated basket of the air fryer and cook until shrimp are opaque and lightly golden browned on outside, 8 to 9 minutes, tossing halfway through cooking time.
• When shrimp are finished cooking, immediately transfer to a serving bowl with the butter, remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice, lime zest, and remaining tablespoon of cilantro; toss to melt butter and coat shrimp.
• To serve, place 4 to 5 shrimp in each warmed tortilla, spoon 1/4 cup slaw on shrimp, and top with a pinch of queso fresco and avocado slices.