Ultimate Air Fryer Copycat Mexican Pizza – Taco Bell Inspired!

    August 5, 2023

    1 hour

    medium

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    Get ready to experience the ultimate Tex-Mex delight with our Air Fryer Copycat Mexican Pizza, inspired by the beloved Taco Bell classic! This recipe brings together the best of both worlds: the iconic flavors of a Taco Bell Mexican Pizza and the magic of air frying. Imagine layers of perfectly seasoned ground beef, creamy refried beans, tangy enchilada sauce, and melty cheese, all sandwiched between two crispy tortillas, cooked to perfection in the air fryer. The result is a mouthwatering fiesta of textures and tastes that will have you coming back for seconds. Plus, with the air fryer’s healthier cooking method, you can enjoy all the deliciousness without the guilt. Whether you’re a Taco Bell aficionado or just looking to spice up your dinner routine, this Ultimate Air Fryer Copycat Mexican Pizza is sure to become a new favorite in your home. Say “adios” to fast food and “hola” to homemade deliciousness!

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    Ingredients

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    1 pound ground beef
    1 packet taco seasoning, low sodium
    0.75 cup of water
    0.50 cup of extra virgin olive oil
    8 flour tortillas, taco size
    15 oz can refried beans
    10 oz can red enchilada sauce
    8 oz colby jack cheese, shredded
    1 large tomato, diced
    2 green onions, sliced
    1 small can of sliced olives, drained

    Directions

    1.

    Air Fryer Tortillas

    Preheat air fryer to 350 degrees. Brush olive oil on both sides of tortillas with a pastry brush. Stab tortilla with a fork on both sides to prevent bubbles in air fryer.
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    2.

    Place individual tortillas in air fry for about 3 minutes until ligthly browned. Flip every minute.When finished, flatten tortilla between two plates and a heavy bowl on top, if needed.Repeat until all tortillas are done and set aside.Tip: If your air fryer is blowing the tortillas around, set a trivet gently on top of the tortillla. It will allow the air to circulate but keep them mostly in place and flat.
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    3.

    Prepare ingrendients

    Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large skillet, brown and and crumble ground beef.
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    Drain excess grease. Add 1 packet taco seasoning and 3/4 cup water and stir. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer until thickened.
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    5.

    Heat up refried beans on stove top.
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    On each tortilla, add a layer of refried beans. Then top with seasoned ground beef.
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    7.

    Place another tortilla on top. Put two tablespoons of enchilada sauce on top. Then place shredded colby jack cheese on top of sauce. Continue assembling the rest of the pizzas.
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    8.

    Place pizzas on a large nonstick baking sheet and bake for about 8-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
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    9.

    Serve with your favorite toppings like diced tomatoes, sliced green onion, sliced olives and sour cream. Enjoy!
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