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Air Fryer Cheesy Taco Bombs recipe card

Air Fryer Cheesy Taco Bombs

Golden, crispy crescent dough stuffed with cheesy taco beef for a fast high protein appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 6 taco bombs
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 can 8 oz refrigerated crescent dough
  • 1 cup cooked ground beef seasoned with taco seasoning
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • cooking spray
  • 1/4 cup sour cream for serving (optional)
  • 1/4 cup guacamole for serving (optional)
  • 2 tbsp sliced jalapeños for serving (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.
  2. Unroll the crescent dough and separate into 6 triangles on a cutting board.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix the cooked taco seasoned ground beef, shredded cheese, and salsa until evenly combined.
  4. Spoon filling onto the wide end of each triangle.
  5. Roll each triangle up from the wide end to the tip, then pinch seams and edges firmly and tuck the tip underneath to seal.
  6. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and place the taco bombs seam side down in a single layer with space between them.
  7. Air fry for 12 minutes, rotating the basket halfway through, until deep golden brown and crisp.
  8. Rest for 2 minutes, then serve warm with sour cream, guacamole, and jalapeños if desired.

Notes

- Drain watery salsa before mixing so the dough stays crisp and the seams stay sealed.
- Use less filling rather than overstuffing to prevent cheese leaks and sticking.
- Keep the taco bombs in a single layer for even browning.