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Air fryer mini taco boats filled with seasoned beef, cheese, lettuce, and pico de gallo

Air Fryer Mini Taco Boats

5 from 1 vote
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 24 Servings

Description

Crispy, edible mini taco bowls filled with seasoned beef, melty cheese, and fresh toppings — ready in 15 minutes with the help of your air fryer.

Ingredients 

  • 1 cup iceberg lettuce, shredded
  • ½ cup Mexican cheese, shredded
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • ¼ cup sofrito
  • 24 mini taco boat shells, 2 boxes
  • Pico de gallo, or salsa of choice
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1 cup cilantro-lime sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  • Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat with the olive oil. Add the ground beef and break it into small pieces. After 1 minute, add the taco seasoning and brown the beef for 5 minutes. Stir in the sofrito, lower the heat, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 390°F for 5 minutes.
  • Fill each taco boat with about 3 tablespoons of taco meat and top with a pinch of cheese.
  • Place the boats in the air fryer in a single layer and cook at 390°F for 5 minutes.
  • Remove and top with shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, and cilantro-lime sour cream.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 117kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 103mgPotassium: 118mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 125IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg