Air Fryer Ground Beef
Air Fryer Ground Beef is an easy and less messy way to cook ground beef. Air fry for 8 minutes, and done. Great for tacos, nachos, and more!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 288kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2-3 teaspoons taco seasoning or ½ teaspoon salt & ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ cup water
- Cooking oil spray
- Garnish: chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F for 5 minutes. Spray basket with oil spray.
- Place ground beef in the air fryer basket and break it up lightly with a wooden spoon.
- Air fry for 4 minutes, open the air fryer, break up the meat lightly with a wooden spoon, then air fry for another 3-4 minutes or until no red shows in ground beef.
- Remove the basket from the air fryer and pour the beef into a bowl. Add the taco seasoning mixed with ¼ cup water. Stir well.
- Fill taco shells or place in a serving bowl and garnish with cilantro.
Notes
STORE/FREEZE
Store: Place cooled ground beef in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator. It will keep for 3-4 days.
Freeze: Place cooked ground beef in an airtight container and freeze. It will keep for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.03g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 81mg | Potassium: 306mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 2mg
