Description
These air fryer taco bombs are crispy, cheesy, and packed with savory taco flavor in every bite-sized snack. Perfect for parties, game nights, or a quick weeknight dinner, they come together in just 20 minutes and are endlessly customizable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onions (optional)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or Monterey Jack and cheddar blend)
- 1 small jalapeño, diced (optional)
- 1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough (8 biscuits)
- Cooking spray or a little oil
- 1 tbsp melted butter (optional, for brushing)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (for topping)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Sour cream, salsa, or guacamole (for dipping)
Instructions
- Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook for 3–4 minutes, breaking it up as it browns.
- Sprinkle in taco seasoning and stir. Add salsa and chopped onions. Cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant and beef is cooked through. Add jalapeño if using.
- Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheese until just melted. The filling should be thick and cheesy.
- Open biscuit dough and separate into 8 biscuits. Flatten each into a circle about 3–4 inches wide.
- Spoon about 1.5 tbsp of taco filling into the center of each biscuit. Pull edges up and over the filling, pinching to seal tightly. Roll into a ball and place seam-side down.
- Preheat air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes. Spray basket lightly with oil or cooking spray.
- Arrange sealed taco bombs in the basket, leaving space between each. Air fry for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and puffed up.
- Brush tops with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic powder while hot. Let cool for 2–3 minutes.
- Arrange on a platter, top with fresh cilantro, and serve with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.
Notes
Don’t overfill the bombs to prevent leaks. Seal edges tightly and space bombs in the air fryer for best crispiness. For gluten-free, use gluten-free dough. Vegetarian option: substitute beans or tofu for beef. Freeze extra bombs for quick snacks and reheat in the air fryer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco bomb
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 8
Keywords: air fryer, taco bombs, party snack, easy appetizer, Mexican, finger food, game night, kid-friendly, cheesy, beef, biscuit dough