Air Fryer Taco Meat Recipe

This Air Fryer Taco Meat Recipe is as easy as it gets.

Made with ground beef and taco spices, this air fried taco meat is the perfect combination of savory and spicy flavors making it perfect for tacos and so much more.

What is air fried taco meat?

Just as it sounds, air fried taco meat is seasoned ground beef that is cooked in an air fryer.

I like how easy it is to cook ground beef in an air fryer!

Have you tried my Air Fryer Porterhouse Steak?

That porterhouse steak is a delicious recipe for tender and juicy steak cooked to perfection in about 20 minutes. Both this recipe for ground beef and that recipe for steak are easy and tasty recipes that can be cooked in an air fryer.

Using an air fryer liner can help keep make for an easier clean up. You can find a selection of air fryer liners here.

Why we love air fried taco meat.

Craving taco night, but short on time? This Air Fryer Ground Beef can be your weeknight hero as it takes less than 20 minutes to cook up a great meal.

Here is what else we like about this recipe.

• Making this recipe in an air fryer is really a quick and convenient way to brown up some beef.
• You can make this recipe about anywhere that you can plug in an air fryer.
• Cooking your meat in an air fryer basket is an easy way to drain fat that cooks from the meat.
• This recipe is relatively simple when compared to using a stovetop to cook your beef.
• Personalizing this recipe is as easy as adding chopped onions or using a different seasoning.
• Leftovers can be on nachos or in chili the next day.

Ingredients needed to make air fryer ground beef.

• Ground Beef. For an easier clean-up use lean ground beef. For juicier meat, use ground beef with a bit more fat (85% for example)
• Seasonings Used in my ground beef, paprika, smoked paprika, garlic powder, ground cumin, ground mustard, and salt.

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Tips for making the best air fried ground beef.

When selecting your ground beef, make sure that you are using fresh meat. Frozen meat should be thawed fully.

More helpful tips for you.

1. Instead of using the seasonings listed, make your own Homemade Taco Seasoning. Then you will have leftover seasoning to use next time!
2. Not a fan of ground beef? Try ground turkey, ground chicken, or a vegan option. Note that air fry times can vary.
3. When you place the ground beef into your air fryer, use a wooden spoon to break up the meat and evenly spread it around.
4. Air fry times can differ depending on your air fryer. Keep an eye on your ground beef towards the end to make sure that it is cooking properly.
5. Some air fryers will allow you to line the bottom of the fryer with parchment paper for an easier clean up.
6. Allow the cooked ground beef to rest for a few minutes before serving to retain juices.

How to make Air Fryer Taco Meat

Prep Time: 5 minutes .
Air Fry Time : 6 minutes .
Servings : 4 .

1. In a medium bowl, use your hands or a spoon to break up your ground beef.
2. Next, in a small bowl, use a whisk or a small fork to combine your spices together. Then add the seasonings to your ground beef and blend the ingredients well (I use my hands).
3. Preheat your air fryer to 400f and prep your air fryer as desired.
4. Evenly spread the ground beef into your air fryer basket.
5. Air fry for two minutes and then use a wooden spoon to both stir the ingredients and break up any clumps.
6. Continue to air fry for another three to five minutes or until browned.
7. Use a clean spoon to stir the ingredients and check to see that it has fully cooked and no longer pink.
8. When your ground beef has fully cooked you can serve it in taco shells, tortillas, or however you want to enjoy it.

Expert Tip👉 How do you know when the ground beef is done cooking? If you are in doubt, you can use a meat thermometer to ensure your meat has air fried to 160°F (71°C).

How to store leftover ground beef.

Once your iar fried beef has fully cooled, it can be stored in an airtight container. When properly stored, air fried ground beef for up to three days when refrigerated or frozen for up to a few months.

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• Air Fryer Garlic Bread
• Loaded Air Fryer Nachos (with video)
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Air Fryer Taco Meat Recipe, a delicious savory and spicy air fried ground beef recipe made in less than 15 minutes.

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