Air Fryer Taco Burgers

Change up your Taco Tuesday with these easy, juicy Air Fryer Taco Burgers! In less than 30 minutes you'll sit down to burgers full of flavor, perfectly juicy, and deliciously seasoned.

Finished taco burger on a wooden serving board.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 11

Total Time 21

Servings servings

Ingredients

▢ cooking spray
▢ 1 pound ground beef 20% fat content
▢ 1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix
▢ 1/4 cup chunky salsa mild, medium, or hot
▢ 4 ounces Cheddar cheese shredded
▢ 4 hamburger buns or sandwich rolls

For serving:

▢ Toppings as desired: sour cream, guacamole, jalapenos, lettuce

Instructions

Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray (for easier cleanup, use a parchment liner)
cooking spray
In a large mixing bowl, lightly combine the ground beef, taco seasoning mix, salsa, and shredded cheese until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
1 pound ground beef, 1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix, 1/4 cup chunky salsa, 4 ounces Cheddar cheese
Divide the mixture into four equal portions. Form each portion into a patty.
Preheat the air fryer to 370 degrees F.
Place the hamburger patties into the basket and set the timer for 6 minutes. Flip the patties and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 155-160 degrees F (for well done).
Assemble the burgers with a bun and choice of toppings.
4 hamburger buns, Toppings as desired: sour cream, guacamole, jalapenos, lettuce

Notes

Substitute Monterey jack or pepper jack cheese for the Cheddar.
For a lower-carb option, use corn tortillas or lettuce in place of the bun.
Leftovers may be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to three months. To reheat, place refrigerated (or defrosted) burgers in the air fryer again for about 5 minutes.

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