Description
Cheesy Taco Potatoes are a flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring crispy air-fried diced russet potatoes topped with seasoned ground beef, shredded Mexican cheese, and optional fresh taco toppings. Perfect for a comforting weeknight meal with a southwestern twist.
Ingredients
Potatoes
- 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
Ground Beef
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- Water (amount called for on the back of the taco seasoning packet)
Cheese and Optional Toppings
- 8 ounce bag Mexican shredded cheese
- Optional toppings: pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Peel and dice the russet potatoes into small cubes. Coat the diced potatoes thoroughly with 3-4 tablespoons of oil, then season evenly with 1 ½ teaspoons salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon onion powder, ensuring every piece is well-coated.
- Air Fry the Potatoes: Place the seasoned potatoes in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F for 18-20 minutes, shaking the basket 2-3 times during cooking to promote even crisping and browning.
- Cook the Ground Beef: While the potatoes cook, brown and crumble 1 pound of ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain any excess grease, then add 1 packet of taco seasoning along with the amount of water specified on the seasoning packet. Stir to combine and cook according to the seasoning packet instructions, then remove from heat.
- Assemble the Dish: To serve, layer the air-fried seasoned potatoes on a plate or serving dish. Spoon the seasoned ground beef over the potatoes, then sprinkle evenly with the shredded Mexican cheese. Add optional toppings such as pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream as desired.
Notes
- Shaking the air fryer basket during cooking helps the potatoes cook evenly and makes them crispy on all sides.
- Drain the ground beef well after browning to avoid excess grease in the dish.
- Feel free to add other toppings like jalapeños, chopped cilantro, or hot sauce for extra flavor.
- Use leftover cooked potatoes or ground beef to make this dish even faster.
- The recipe can be doubled or halved easily to suit your needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
