Easy Air Fryer Ground Beef Recipes
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A round-up of 10 easy air fryer ground beef recipes that are perfect for a weeknight meal. Air fryers are not only great for creating lighter versions of our favorite foods but also for saving time. Not to mention, the results are incredibly delicious!
Benefits of Air Fryer Cooking
- Air fryers cook food evenly while achieving the desired crispiness of our favorite fried foods with much less fat.
- Air fryers feature a concealed heating element and a removable basket, making them a safer cooking method than working with a pan of hot oil.
- Most air fryers have digital controls for precise temperature and cooking times for foolproof cooking, and automatically shut off when the cooking timer ends.
- Most air fryers feature a non-stick basket, making clean-up a breeze.
Air Fryer Cooking Tips
- Not all air fryers use the same temperature increments, so if your air fryer cannot be set at the exact temperature specified in a recipe, select the closest temperature setting.
- It’s best to check for doneness at the low end of the requested cook time and continue cooking longer if necessary.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if necessary, so the air can properly circulate around the food.
- Preheating an air fryer isn’t usually necessary unless a recipe calls for it. Air fryers heat up quickly, and preheating doesn’t usually reduce cooking time.
- To prevent foods from sticking in an air fryer, give the basket or wire rack a light spray of cooking oil (I use olive oil) for easy removal, or use a sling made out of aluminum foil for certain foods that tend to stick more easily. This works especially well for more delicate foods.
Easy Air Fryer Ground Beef Favorites
In this recipe round-up, you’ll find beef comfort food favorites with a healthier twist in a fraction of the time!
Air Fryer Kofta
A flavorful kofta recipe using a combination of lean beef and lamb that cooks in an air fryer in under 15 minutes.
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Easy Air Fryer Stuffed Bell Peppers from The Typical Mom
Stuffed peppers are comfort food at it’s best and ready in a fraction of the time with this air fryer method. Dinner is on the table in under 20 minutes.
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Juicy Air Fryer Hamburgers
Make the juiciest air fryer burgers with this simple recipe made with only 3 ingredients that's ready in 15 minutes or less!
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Air Fryer Steak Bites
Super tender, perfectly cooked steak bites smothered in tangy cowboy butter, all done in under 20 minutes.
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Air Fryer Empanadas from Amanda’s Cookin
Air fryer empanadas are made with ground beef, peppers, and onion wrapped inside flaky pie dough. These empanadas are highly customizable and make the perfect dinner or appetizer.
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Easy Air Fryer Beef Taquitos from A Peachy Plate
Easy and healthy air fryer beef taquitos in under 30 minutes. These taco-seasoned ground beef with cheese rolled in a corn and flour blend tortilla are super tasty and crunchy.
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Air Fryer Chimichangas from Emily Fabulous
Make these Air Fryer Chimichangas for a delicious and healthier version of your favorite Mexican dish. Use your favorite filling and condiments and you will have a fast and easy weeknight meal everyone will love!
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Air Fryer Burger Bites from Cook At Home Mom
Looking for a healthy appetizer for the big game or your next get-together? These Air Fryer Burger Bites will be the hit of the party for kids and grown ups alike, and they’re Paleo, Whole30, Keto-friendly, and low-carb.
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The Best Gluten-Free Meatballs
These gluten-free meatballs are made with a mixture of lean beef, ground pork, and mild Italian sausage. Instructions for both the air fryer and oven are included.
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Lean Beef Sausage
An easy, flavorful, and healthier sausage recipe made with lean ground beef, olive oil, and breakfast sausage seasoning.
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More Easy Ground Beef Recipes
Southwest Beef Breakfast Muffins
Gluten-Free Barbecue Meatloaf Muffins
Easy Oven-Baked Beef Skillet Nachos
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Hi, I'm Amee and I'm completely obsessed with all things fitness, recipe makeovers, and creating tasty, time-saving, recipes. Born and raised in South Carolina, I have a deep love for southern food culture. I am a Certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, Cancer Exercise Specialist, recipe developer, and freelance content creator. I believe that anyone can be an amazing home cook, and there's nothing better than family time around the table!
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