Published Date: September 2, 2022
Category: Air Fryer Appetizers
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Super flavorful and easy to put together, this Air Fryer Taco Casserole recipe has everything you love, and comes together for a quick snack or simple weeknight dinner. The flavors and textures are spot on- it is sure to be a total hit with everyone in the family.
Table of Contents
INGREDIENTS
- Ground Beef
- Taco Seasoning
- Onion Powder
- Salsa
- Cream Cheese
- Corn Chips
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Optional Garnishes: sour cream, shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes
*see recipe card for detailed amounts
HOW TO MAKE THE AIR FRYER TACO CASSEROLE
- Preheat the air fryer.
- Prepare a 8X8 foil pan by spraying it with non-stick spray.
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet at medium-high heat. Break up the pieces as you fry it. When there is no pink left, drain off as much fat as you can.
- Stir in the taco seasoning, onion powder, and salsa. Allow this mixture to simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the cream cheese until it is fully combined.
- Spread this mixture into the foil pan.
- Spread the corn chips evenly over the top and then sprinkle on the cheese.
- Place the pan of taco casserole into the air fryer and allow it to bake for 8-10 minutes at 300 degrees fahrenheit or until the cheese is bubbly.
- When you remove the casserole from the air fryer, top with chopped tomatoes, lettuce and sour cream.
HELPFUL NOTES:
- Unbelievably good – and so easy to make!!
- *If using a 5.8 QT air fryer, you will need to turn up the edges of the foil pan for it to fit properly in the basket. But if you are using a 6 or 6.8 QT, an 8X8 foil pan will fit just fine.
- Tortilla chips can make for an excellent substitution for the corn chips in the recipe.
- You could substitute a mexican blend cheese or even pepper jack cheese for some or all of the recommended cheese, and stir a little hot sauce into the ground beef mixture. You could also top it with jalapeno peppers just before serving.
- Don’t have ground beef? You could use ground turkey instead.
STORAGE AND REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS:
Leftovers should be stored in the fridge in an airtight container. They will last up to 4 days.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What pans can I use in my air fryer?
You can use ovenproof ceramic, metal or silicone dishes or moulds in your air fryer.
Can I use a glass pan in my air fryer?
You can use any ovenproof glass dish or pan in your air fryer.
What side dishes go well with the air fryer taco casserole?
The air fryer taco casserole tastes perfect when paired with some steamed, air fried or pan roasted vegetables like broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, green beans or even some kale.
What other toppings can I use?
You can choose from a wide variety of toppings to pump up the flavors and textures of this air fryer taco casserole. Guacamole, black beans, mashed avocado, salsa and pico de gallo all taste great!
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EQUIPMENT
- 1 8X8 Foil
- 1 Non-stick spray
- 1 Large skillet
- 1 Air Fryer
INGREDIENTS
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 0.5 ounce Taco Seasoning
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 1/4 cup Salsa
- 2 ounce Cream Cheese, (cut into cubes)
- 1 cup Corn Chips
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat the air fryer.
- Prepare a 8X8 foil pan by spraying it with non-stick spray.
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet at medium-high heat. Break up the pieces as you fry it. When there is no pink left, drain off as much fat as you can.
- Stir in the taco seasoning, onion powder, and salsa. Allow this mixture to simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the cream cheese until it is fully combined.
- Spread this mixture into the foil pan.
- Spread the corn chips evenly over the top and then sprinkle on the cheese.
- Place the pan of taco casserole into the air fryer and allow it to bake for 8-10 minutes at 300 degrees fahrenheit or until the cheese is bubbly.
- When you remove the casserole from the air fryer, top with chopped tomatoes, lettuce and sour cream.
NOTES
Storage Instructions:
- Leftovers should be stored in the fridge in an airtight container. They will last up to 4 days.
- What could I substitute for the corn chips? Tortilla chips make a great substitution!
- I like my taco casserole a little on the spicy side – what do you recommend? You could substitute a mexican blend cheese or even pepper jack cheese for some or all of the recommended cheese, and stir a little hot sauce into the ground beef mixture. You could also top it with jalapeno peppers just before serving.
- Could I use ground turkey instead of ground beef in this casserole? Yes! That would still be delicious.
NUTRITION
Serving: 4ServingsCalories: 546kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 29gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 86mgSodium: 1208mgPotassium: 576mgFiber: 3gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 781IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 193mgIron: 3mg
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