Description
These Air Fryer Cheesy Taco Bombs are the ultimate easy dinner or snack, featuring biscuit dough stuffed with seasoned ground beef, melty cheese, and air-fried to golden perfection. A quick Mexican-inspired appetizer perfect for game day or weeknight meals.
Ingredients
8 count refrigerated biscuit dough
1 lb ground beef
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 oz cream cheese
2 tablespoons chopped jalapeños (optional)
Cooking spray
Instructions
1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked, then drain excess grease.
2. Add taco seasoning and a splash of water to the meat, stir, and simmer until thickened.
3. Mix in cream cheese and shredded cheddar; stir until smooth and melted.
4. Flatten biscuits into circles and add a spoonful of filling in the center.
5. Pinch edges to seal and form into balls.
6. Preheat air fryer to 350°F and spray the basket with cooking spray.
7. Place taco bombs seam-side down and cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Serve warm with optional toppings like cilantro or sour cream.
Notes
Use homemade dough if desired—just adjust cook time.
Let filling cool slightly before stuffing to avoid tearing dough.
Don’t overcrowd the air fryer; cook in batches for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bomb
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg