Friends, we need to have a serious conversation about what the air fryer does for Mexican food. It's taking our favorite classics and making them crispier, easier, and somehow even more delicious. Your taco night is about to get a major upgrade.
1. Air Fryer Tostadas
Think of tostadas as tacos but open-faced, and you can load them with all sorts of goodies, from just cheese and beans to shredded chicken or beef.
The big thing, though, is the tortilla should be crispy, not soft.
To whip up multiple servings, take advantage of that extra rack to prepare two tostadas simultaneously, and throw on some cheese during the final few minutes, allowing it to melt right in the basket.
2. Air Fryer Steak Fajitas
Get ready to make some taco-night magic with this fantastic steak fajita dish. Slice up that onion, steak, and peppers, give them a toss in some tasty seasoning, and let it all cook for around 12.
It’s gonna be a fiesta when you whip up a batch of tasty guacamole to go with it.
3. Easy Air Fryer Salsa Verde
When you roast tomatillos, they get a special something. You should transform them into some salsa verde to put on some tacos or to dip your chips in, making a genuinely delectable experience.
Roasting those ingredients first will really help bring out that flavor, and if you have a small batch, using your air fryer means you won’t have to turn on the oven. That’s what I call winning!
4. Air Fryer Enchiladas
The important thing about enchiladas is the toppings. The more sauce and cheese, the better! Those saucy tortillas get baked, giving you a comforting and warm dinner lickety-split.
For an even faster cleanup, put some foil down in the basket. That’ll save on some dishes.
5. Air Fryer Mexican Pizza Recipe
This is sure to satisfy that craving for Taco Bell’s Mexican pizza. Tender refried beans, taco meat, and salsa are layered between two tortillas.
Even more cheese and a bit of taco sauce pull it all together. It’s sure to be a dinnertime smash.
6. Air Fryer Chimichangas
Deep-fried burritos are chimichangas, and they come with all those delicious ingredients you expect, including ground beef, pork, beans, tomatoes and rice. Burritos are already filling, so cooking it again in a heap of oil isn’t the best thing if you want to be healthy.
The good news is you can get that tasty taste and texture without all that extra grease. Eight to ten minutes is all it takes in the air fryer.
7. Air Fryer Cheesy Taco Crescents
Looking for something a bit more substantial? These taco-style crescents are just the ticket. Instead of tortillas, wrap up your favorite taco goodies in some canned crescent dough, almost like a pizza pocket.
Once they’re baked, they’re golden, flaky, and piping hot. What’s not to love?
8. Air Fryer Burrito
When they’re making burritos in restaurants, they’ll seal things up on a flat-top grill. That’s how they keep all the ingredients snug. You can do the same thing at home using the air fryer.
Just make sure you wrap everything with no gaps, and put it seam-side down in the basket. After a little while, you’re all set.
9. Air Fryer Empanadas
Your empanadas need to be flaky, light, and loaded with yummy filling. For this recipe, you can load them with some spiced beef and onions.
But you could easily add some chicken or carnitas, too. The sky’s the limit, so feel free to experiment!
10. Air Fryer Mexican Street Corn on the Cob
If you only try one thing here, make it this one. I just can’t sing its praises enough, and you’ve just gotta try it.
Once your corn gets nice and charred, slather on some mayo or sour cream. Then, roll it in a generous helping of cotija cheese and finish with plenty of tangy Tajin.
11. Street Corn Empanadas
I love that corn on the cob recipe, but it is messy to eat. If you want that flavor without needing to use so many napkins, give these corn empanadas a try.
They’re loaded with roasted corn, jalapeños, onion, and all sorts of lime juice. It’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
12. Air Fryer Shrimp Taco Recipe
I often cook shrimp in a pan with a lot of garlic and butter over high heat. They’re only gonna need a few minutes to turn pink and get all yummy.
But butter isn’t the best thing for you. If you want a version that’s more healthy, give them around five minutes in the air fryer. You won’t be sorry.
13. Air Fryer Shrimp Fajitas
When you’re cooking shrimp fajitas, the key is to cook the peppers and onions first, since those are gonna need around 12 minutes. If you add the shrimp right away, they’ll come out rubbery.
When those peppers are tender, throw in the shrimp for the last bit of the cook time. That’s all there is to it!
14. Air Fryer Churros
These air fryer churros are sure to blow your mind. Serve them at that next shindig, and nobody is ever gonna guess they weren’t deep-fried.
The secret is to make that dough, pipe them onto a sheet for baking, and toss them in the fridge. That means they’ll easily lift into the air fryer basket, easy peasy.
15. Easy Air Fryer Taquitos
As far as late-night snacking goes, taquitos are high on my list. They’re yummy, crunchy, and full of tasty, tender meat.
Unfortunately, they don’t come out right in the oven. You’re gonna want that crispy outer shell, so give them a bit of cooking spray before throwing them in the basket.
16. Air Fryer Taco Salad Bowls
Eating from a crunchy tortilla bowl really hits the spot. You can’t easily make them in the oven without just the right dish.
But the fantastic news is that the air fryer basket is just the perfect size. Since they’ll need around five minutes, you can serve the whole family a crispy, delicious treat.