5 Mouthwatering Ground Beef Recipes You Can Make in Your Air Fryer Today

1. Air Fryer Beef Meatballs

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl.
2. Form the mixture into meatballs (about 1 inch).
3. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F.
4. Place the meatballs in the basket, avoiding overcrowding.
5. Air fry for 10-12 minutes, shaking halfway through, until fully cooked.

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2. Air Fryer Beef Empanadas

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• Empanada dough or pie crust (pre-made)

Instructions:

1. Cook ground beef and onion in a skillet until browned.
2. Add tomato sauce, cumin, paprika, and simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Fill empanada dough with the beef mixture, folding and sealing the edges.
4. Preheat air fryer to 350°F and air fry empanadas for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through.

3. Air Fryer Beef-Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 4 bell peppers (cut off tops and remove seeds)
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Cook the ground beef and onion in a skillet, season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Mix in cooked rice and cheese.
3. Stuff the bell peppers with the beef mixture.
4. Preheat air fryer to 360°F and air fry the stuffed peppers for 12-15 minutes until tender.

4. Air Fryer Beef Sliders

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• Slider buns
• Cheese slices (optional)
• Pickles, lettuce, ketchup (optional toppings)

Instructions:

1. Mix the ground beef with Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder.
2. Form small slider patties.
3. Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
4. Air fry sliders for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway.
5. Serve on slider buns with cheese and toppings.

5. Air Fryer Beef Taquitos

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese
• Small tortillas
• Salsa, sour cream (for dipping)

Instructions:

1. Cook the ground beef with cumin and chili powder until browned.
2. Spoon beef onto tortillas, sprinkle with cheese, and roll tightly.
3. Preheat air fryer to 370°F and air fry taquitos for 7-9 minutes, flipping halfway through.

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Chester P. Rector

Chester’s expertise in air fryer cooking stems from her belief that air frying is one of the healthiest and most convenient cooking methods. Her recipes are designed to make the most of the air fryer’s unique cooking properties, producing crispy and delicious meals without excessive oil.