Air Fryer Ground Beef
This air fryer ground beef is easy, high in protein, and perfect for quick dinners or meal prep. A simple beef recipe you can use for bowls, wraps, tacos, and more.
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Mixing bowl
- Spatula or spoon
- Tongs
- Meat thermometer
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Optional
- chili powder
- cumin
- taco seasoning
- parsley
- shredded cheese
- rice
- lettuce
- tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryerPreheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.
- Season the beefAdd the ground beef to a bowl with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently.
- Add to the air fryerPlace the ground beef in the air fryer basket or tray.
- Cook and break apartAir fry for 5 minutes, then open the basket and break the beef apart with a spatula or spoon.
- Continue cookingReturn it to the air fryer and cook for another 4 to 5 minutes, stirring once more if needed, until fully cooked. Ground beef should reach 160°F (71°C).
- Serve or storeUse right away in bowls, wraps, tacos, or meal prep containers.
Notes
- Break the beef apart halfway through so it cooks evenly.
- Use lean ground beef for a lighter high-protein option.
- Add different spices depending on how you plan to serve it.
- This works well as a meal prep base for several meals.
- Drain excess fat if needed after cooking.
