Simple Air Fryer Beef Enchiladas Ready in Just 30 Minutes
Delicious Simple Air Fryer Beef Enchiladas that are quick to prepare and a family favorite.
Equipment
- Air fryer
- - Skillet
- microwave
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 1 pound Ground Beef Use 80/20 or 85/15 for best results
- 2 tablespoons Taco Seasoning Store-bought or homemade
- 1 can Black Beans Drained and rinsed
- 1 cup Diced Tomatoes Fresh tomatoes can be used
- 1 can Green Chiles Optional, can substitute with bell peppers
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Optional, for extra flavor
For Wrapping
- 6 inch Flour Tortillas Corn tortillas for gluten-free option
For Baking
- 1 cup Red Enchilada Sauce Use your favorite brand or homemade
- 1 cup Mexican Cheese Blend Substitute with cheddar or jack cheese
For Garnishing
- 1 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped, optional but recommended
- 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt makes a healthier alternative
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Cook Beef: In a skillet, heat and brown the ground beef over medium-high heat for about 5-7 minutes, or until it’s no longer pink.
- Mix Filling: Stir the taco seasoning and cumin into the browned beef, then add the black beans, diced tomatoes, and green chiles. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Prep Tortillas: Warm the flour tortillas in the microwave or skillet for 30 seconds.
- Assemble Enchiladas: Place a generous portion of the beef mixture into each tortilla, roll them tightly, and position them seam-side down in the air fryer.
- Add Sauce & Cheese: Drizzle red enchilada sauce over the rolled enchiladas and sprinkle the Mexican cheese blend on top.
- Air Fry: Cook in the air fryer at 360°F for about 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and edges are bubbly.
- Serve: Let cool for a couple of minutes, then garnish with fresh cilantro and sour cream.
Notes
Experiment with different proteins or veggies to customize your enchiladas to everyone's taste. Serve with guacamole or a squeeze of lime for extra flavor.