Description
Short, golden-brown potatoes topped with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese— a perfect blend of comfort and satisfaction.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and small diced
- 3-4 tablespoons oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- Water (as directed on taco seasoning packet)
- 8-ounce bag Mexican shredded cheese
- Optional toppings: pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream
Instructions
- Toss diced russet potatoes with oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until evenly coated.
- Air fry the seasoned potatoes at 400°F for 18–20 minutes, shaking the basket 2–3 times during cooking for even crisping.
- In a skillet, brown and crumble the ground beef. Drain excess grease, add taco seasoning and water as instructed on the packet, then simmer according to package directions.
- Layer cooked potatoes on a serving plate, top with seasoned ground beef, sprinkle with Mexican shredded cheese, and garnish with desired toppings like pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream.
Notes
For perfectly crispy potatoes, don’t overcrowd your air fryer and preheat it for the best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican