Air Fryer Mexican Pizza is my favorite Taco Bell copycat! What's better than making your own Mexican pizza for a fraction of the cost?
This simple taco recipe is perfect for taco night and is at the top of my list of must-have Mexican recipes to memorize and have on hand.
Forget about fast food, and make this air fryer Mexican pizza recipe. I'm not kidding at all when I say that it tastes a lot like Taco Bell pizza, which is such a fun win! If you like serving individual pizzas to the kids, this is the best way to do it! They're the perfect size for the perfect family meal!
If you're ready to make one of the best copycat recipes out there, this is one that the whole family will love!
Ingredients:
- Ground Beef
- Taco Seasoning
- Flour Tortillas
- Oil
- Refried Beans
- Salsa
- Red Enchilada Sauce
- Shredded Cheddar Jack Cheese
- Black Olives
- Roma Tomato
- Shredded Lettuce (optional topping)
- Green Onions (optional topping)
- Sour Cream (optional topping)
How to make Air Fryer Mexican Pizza
- In a small skillet, brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Stir in the taco seasoning until combined, and remove from heat.
- Use a small skillet and heat the skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly brown the tortillas for about 1 minute per side or until lightly browned and slightly crispy. Set aside. (You can also heat the tortillas in the air fryer. Add the tortillas to the basket of the air fryer, and then add a trivet to the top to keep them from flying around. Heat the air fryer to 370 degrees Fahrenheit and air fry for 3 minutes. Carefully remove the trivet. It will be hot)
- Place a tortilla into the basket of the air fryer. Spread the top of the tortilla with refried beans. Top the beans with taco meat and with salsa.
- Add the second tortilla on top of the first. Cover the top of the tortilla with enchilada sauce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, green onions, and black olives. Then top with additional shredded cheese.
- Air fry the Mexican pizza at 370 degrees Fahrenheit for 2-3 minutes.
- Use a spatula to carefully remove the pizza from the air fryer to a serving plate. Top with lettuce, sour cream, and green onion tops before serving.
- Repeat the process for the second pizza.
Variations
Change the type of cheese - You can use cheddar cheese, Mexican cheese blend, Mozzarella cheese, or any of your other favorite types of cheese.
Add your favorite taco toppings - This is where you can add another big spin on the Taco Bell version! This easy recipe is so simple to alter with toppings. Add chili powder for heat, or even some taco sauce or hot sauce. Other favorite toppings are refried pinto beans, chopped red onion or white onion, or even some black beans.
How to Serve
This copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza is best served with your favorite Mexican garnishes. Top, serve, and enjoy!
If you want to pair anything else with it, you can add sweet potato fries or a side salad as a great option for a quick dinner.
How to Store
Leftovers of this great appetizer should be stored in an airtight container and kept in the fridge. Eat it within 1-2 days for the best flavor. Make sure to warm it back up so that it gets nice and hot throughout.
FAQs
Can I use corn tortillas for this recipe?
If you want to have crispy tortillas for this recipe, you must stick to flour. This copycat version relies on the crispiness of the tortillas to hold sturdy for all those toppings!
Can I make this tasty dinner without the lean ground beef?
You can. You can opt to remove the meat and add beans instead, or leave off the meat and enjoy all the other flavors.
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📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Mexican Pizza
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- ½ lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 4 flour tortillas
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 4 tablespoon refried beans
- ½ cup salsa
- 1 cup red enchilada sauce
- 1½ cups sharp cheddar jack cheese shredded
- 2 tablespoon black olives
- 1 Roma tomato diced
- optional toppings shredded lettuce, green onions, sour cream
Instructions
- In a small skillet, brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Stir in the taco seasoning until combined, and remove from heat.
- Use a small skillet and heat the skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly brown the tortillas about 1 minute per side, or until lightly browned and slightly crispy. Set aside. (You can also heat the tortillas in the air fryer. Add the tortillas to the basket of the air fryer and then add a trivet to the top to keep them from flying around. Heat the air fryer to 370 degrees Fahrenheit and air fryer for 3 minutes. Carefully remove the trivet, it will be hot)
- Place a tortilla into the basket of the air fryer. Spread the top of the tortilla with refried beans. Top the beans with taco meat and with salsa.
- Add the second tortilla on top of the first. Cover the top of the tortilla with enchilada sauce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, green onions, and black olives. Then top with additional shredded cheese.
- Air fry the Mexican pizza at 370 degrees Fahrenheit for 2-3 minutes. Use a spatula to carefully remove the pizza from the air fryer to a serving plate. Top with lettuce, sour cream, and green onion tops before serving. Repeat the process for the second pizza.
Notes
Nutrition
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