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Crispy Air Fryer Cheesy Taco Bombs on a wooden board, with one cut open to show melted cheese and seasoned beef filling.
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Air Fryer Cheesy Taco Bombs

A crispy, cheesy, and flavorful taco-inspired snack made in the air fryer with seasoned ground beef and gooey cheese wrapped in biscuit dough.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough 8 biscuits
  • ½ lb ground beef
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for brushing
  • ¼ cup salsa for dipping
  • ¼ cup sour cream for dipping

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer
  • 1 Skillet (for cooking ground beef)
  • 1 Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add taco seasoning and mix well. Let cool slightly.
  4. Flatten each biscuit and place a spoonful of seasoned beef in the center.
  5. Add a sprinkle of cheddar and mozzarella cheese on top.
  6. Fold the edges of the biscuit dough over the filling and pinch to seal, forming a ball.
  7. Lightly brush each ball with olive oil.
  8. Place in the air fryer basket, ensuring they don’t touch.
  9. Air fry for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
  10. Serve warm with salsa and sour cream for dipping.

Notes

For extra crispiness, spray the taco bombs lightly with cooking spray before air frying.
Experiment with different cheeses like pepper jack for a spicy kick.
Add diced jalapeños or black beans for extra flavor.
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