Cheesy Taco Potatoes
A delicious blend of crispy potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and melted cheese topped with your favorite taco toppings.
Equipment
- Air fryer For making crispy potatoes.
- Skillet For browning the ground beef.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and diced small
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 8 ounces Mexican shredded cheese
- Optional toppings: pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) to get it nice and hot before adding your potatoes.
- Toss the diced potatoes in a large bowl with oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until they are evenly coated.
- Place the seasoned potatoes in the air fryer basket, making sure they are spread out in a single layer. Cook for 18-20 minutes, shaking the basket 2-3 times during cooking to ensure they cook evenly.
- While the potatoes are cooking, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until it is browned and crumbled, draining any excess grease afterward.
- Next, stir in the taco seasoning and add the appropriate amount of water as directed on the seasoning packet. Cook until well combined and then remove from heat.
- Now it’s time to assemble your cheesy taco potatoes! In a serving dish, layer the cooked potatoes. Top them with the seasoned ground beef, and then sprinkle the Mexican shredded cheese on top.
- If you want the cheese to be extra melty, consider baking the assembled casserole in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes.
- Finally, add any optional toppings like pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream as desired. Enjoy your delicious creation!
Notes
Customize your taco potato casserole with your favorite taco toppings. You can also bake the assembled casserole in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes to melt the cheese.