Ingredients
Scale
- 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, then add taco seasoning and water as instructed on the packet, and 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
Make sure to cut the potatoes into small, even pieces for consistent cooking. You can customize the recipe with different types of cheese or meat alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Meat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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