Description
Achieve crispy, juicy, and perfectly seasoned ground beef in your air fryer in minutes. Ideal for tacos, bowls, or as a stand-alone protein.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef (85/15 or 90/10 recommended)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Cooking spray (air fryer safe)
Instructions
- Break up ground beef into smaller pieces in a large bowl.
- Add olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika to the beef. Mix well to thoroughly coat.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3-5 minutes. Lightly spray the basket with cooking spray.
- Spread seasoned ground beef in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
- Air fry for 8-12 minutes, shaking the basket and breaking up any clumps halfway through cooking (around 4-6 minutes).
- Cook until ground beef is browned and reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C). Drain any excess fat from the basket.
- Serve immediately or use in your favorite recipes!
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10-12 mins