Description
Air Fryer Cheesy Taco Bombs are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or meal that combines seasoned ground beef, cheddar cheese, and biscuit dough, cooked to golden perfection in an air fryer. These flavorful pockets are crispy on the outside and cheesy on the inside, perfect for serving with your favorite dips like sour cream, guacamole, or salsa.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Dough
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (8 large biscuits)
Egg Wash
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons water
Optional
- 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
- Sour cream, guacamole, or salsa for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned. Drain any excess fat to keep the filling from being greasy.
- Add Seasoning: Stir in taco seasoning and a splash of water. Let it simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and allow it to cool.
- Prepare Biscuit Dough: Flatten each refrigerated biscuit into about a 4-inch round using your hands or a rolling pin for easier filling and folding.
- Fill the Dough: Place 1 tablespoon of the prepared taco meat and a pinch of shredded cheddar cheese into the center of each biscuit round.
- Seal Taco Bombs: Fold the dough around the filling and pinch the edges tightly to prevent leaking during cooking.
- Make Egg Wash: In a small bowl, beat the egg with 2 tablespoons of water to create an egg wash that will give the taco bombs a beautiful golden crust.
- Brush with Egg Wash: Brush each sealed taco bomb generously with the egg wash for a glossy finish.
- Add Crunch (Optional): For extra crunch, roll the taco bombs in crushed tortilla chips before cooking.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and allow it to preheat.
- Air Fry: Place the taco bombs seam-side down into the air fryer basket. Cook for 7 to 9 minutes until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Serve the taco bombs warm with your favorite dips such as sour cream, guacamole, or salsa for dipping.
Notes
- You can omit the crushed tortilla chips if you prefer a softer crust.
- Make sure to seal the edges tightly to avoid filling leakage during air frying.
- Allow the cooked taco bombs to cool slightly before serving to avoid burning your mouth.
- These taco bombs can be kept warm in a low oven if preparing ahead.
- Leftover taco bombs can be refrigerated and reheated in the air fryer for best crispness.
