Ingredients
– 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 (can be swapped with ground turkey or chicken)
– 1 packet taco seasoning
– Water as directed on taco seasoning packet
– 8 ounce bag Mexican shredded cheese (or cheddar or preferred cheese)
– Optional toppings: pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream
Instructions
1-First, coat the peeled and diced potatoes in oil to help them crisp up nicely. Season them with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, making sure every piece gets a good mix. Cook the potatoes in an air fryer at 400°F for 18-20 minutes, shaking the basket a couple of times to even out the cooking.
2-Browning the Beef and Finishing Touches: While the potatoes are cooking, brown and crumble the ground beef in a pan, then drain off any excess grease to keep things light. Add the taco seasoning and water as the packet directs, cooking it until it’s just right, then take it off the heat. To serve, layer the cooked potatoes with the seasoned beef, sprinkle on the shredded cheese, and top with your favorites like pico de gallo or guacamole.
Last Step:
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🌶️ Alternative seasonings like cajun, chili powder, paprika, or cumin add variety.
🔥 Oven baking option: bake diced potatoes at 400°F for about 35 minutes, stirring halfway.
🥔 Red or sweet potatoes can be used as a substitute for russets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying, Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 768
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1325mg
- Fat: 50g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g