Description
Get ready to bite into golden, crispy Air Fryer Cheesy Taco Bombs—a mouthwatering mashup of tacos and handheld pies! These easy, flavor-packed snacks are stuffed with savory seasoned beef and melty cheese, all tucked into flaky crescent dough and crisped to perfection in your air fryer. Perfect for game day, family dinners, or party platters, this easy recipe satisfies cravings fast. Great for anyone hunting for quick dinner ideas, savory snack inspiration, or food ideas with minimal fuss. Add this to your collection of easy recipes and dinner ideas that are bold, cheesy, and absolutely irresistible!
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
1 tablespoon water
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
Optional: 2 tablespoons diced jalapeños
Optional: 2 tablespoons chopped onions
Optional: 2 tablespoons black beans
Instructions
1. Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned.
2. Drain excess fat and stir in taco seasoning and water. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Separate crescent dough into triangles or form squares by pressing two together.
4. Add a spoonful of taco meat and shredded cheese to each dough piece.
5. Fold dough over filling and seal edges tightly, shaping into balls.
6. Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
7. Place bombs in basket, leaving space between each one.
8. Air fry for 8–10 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
9. Serve warm with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
Notes
For crispier results, lightly spray the taco bombs with oil before air frying.
Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket—cook in batches if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco bomb
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: air fryer, taco bombs, cheesy snacks, crescent dough recipes, ground beef, quick dinner, easy snack