Description
Cheesy Taco Potatoes: Your New Favorite Loaded Potluck Dish. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with the ultimate comfort food mash-up! This irresistible dish combines the hearty goodness of crispy potatoes with the bold, zesty flavors of tacos. Topped with a generous helping of melted cheese, seasoned ground beef, and your favorite taco toppings, these loaded potatoes are a surefire crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pound russet potatoes
- 3 to 4 tablespoon oil (vegetable or canola)
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- Water (as directed on taco seasoning packet)
- 8 ounce Mexican shredded cheese
- Optional toppings: pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
- Peel and dice the russet potatoes into small, uniform half-inch pieces. Toss the diced potatoes with the oil until well coated, then season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Working in batches if necessary, add the seasoned potatoes to the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 18 to 20 minutes, shaking the basket vigorously 2 to 3 times during cooking.
- While the potatoes are air frying, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef. Cook until no pink remains, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain excess grease, then add the taco seasoning and water as specified on the package. Stir and let simmer for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Layer the crispy air-fried potatoes on plates or a serving platter. Top with seasoned ground beef and sprinkle with Mexican shredded cheese while hot. Finish with optional toppings like pico de gallo, guacamole, or sour cream.
Notes
For a spicier version, consider adding diced jalapeños or using spicy taco seasoning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 35 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams