Description
Delightfully crispy potatoes topped with seasoned beef and melty cheese, perfect for cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and small diced (900 g)
- 3–4 tablespoons oil (45–60 mL)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (7 g)
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper (1 g)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (3 g)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder (3 g)
- 1 pound ground beef (450 g)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- Water, as directed on taco seasoning packet
- 8 ounce bag Mexican shredded cheese (225 g)
- Optional toppings: pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream
Instructions
- Prep the Potatoes: Toss the diced russet potatoes with oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until evenly coated.
- Air Fry the Potatoes: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Place the seasoned potatoes in the basket and cook them for 18-20 minutes, shaking the basket 2-3 times during cooking.
- Cook the Beef: Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain any excess grease, then add the taco seasoning and water. Simmer until fully seasoned and fragrant.
- Assemble Your Dish: Layer the crisp potatoes on a serving plate, top with seasoned beef, sprinkle generously with shredded cheese, and garnish with toppings.
Notes
Prep the potatoes a few hours ahead, and store in the fridge until ready to air fry. Leftovers last in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg