Air Fryer Cheesy Taco Bombs
Golden-baked buttermilk biscuits envelop a savory blend of taco-seasoned beef and melted cheddar, enhanced with a rich garlic butter glaze infused with taco spice. These flavorful parcels are perfect as hearty snacks, party starters, or a fun mealtime centerpiece.
Ingredients
- ½ cup 56.5 g mild cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
- ¼ cup 57 g unsalted butter, melted
- 1 can 8-count refrigerated biscuits, not flaky
- 1 package 1 ounce / 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon taco seasoning
- ½ cup 129.5 g salsa
- 1 pound ground beef
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
For Serving
- Sour cream
- Salsa
- Fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- In a large non-stick skillet set over medium heat, brown the ground beef for approximately 8–10 minutes until it is fully cooked and no longer pink. If needed, drain any excess grease. Stir in the taco seasoning along with the salsa and mix thoroughly. Set this mixture aside.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and coat a 10-inch oven-safe skillet with nonstick spray.
- Open the biscuit can and lay the dough rounds out on a clean surface. Flatten each biscuit into a circle roughly 5 inches in diameter and about ⅛ inch thick using a rolling pin.
- Place a tablespoon of shredded cheddar onto the center of each biscuit round.
- Spoon about ⅓ cup of the prepared taco meat on top of the cheese. Carefully fold the edges of each biscuit over the filling and pinch tightly to seal.
- Arrange the sealed biscuits seam-side down in the greased skillet.
- In a small mixing bowl, blend together the melted butter, garlic powder, and remaining taco seasoning. Brush the tops of each assembled biscuit with this mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 24–26 minutes, or until the tops are a deep golden brown.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle with chopped cilantro, and serve warm accompanied by salsa and sour cream.
Notes
Air Fryer Option:
Follow the same assembly steps. Arrange the sealed biscuits in the air fryer basket, seam-side down. Depending on your air fryer’s capacity, cook in batches if necessary. Air fry at 350°F for 5–7 minutes until golden and the cheese is melted. Garnish and serve as directed.
Follow the same assembly steps. Arrange the sealed biscuits in the air fryer basket, seam-side down. Depending on your air fryer’s capacity, cook in batches if necessary. Air fry at 350°F for 5–7 minutes until golden and the cheese is melted. Garnish and serve as directed.