AIR FRYER MEXICAN PIZZA RECIPE + Tasty Air Fryer Recipes (2024)

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This Air Fryer Mexican Pizza Recipe will cure your cravings. Layered tortillas, beans, taco meat, cheese and sauce make this Taco Bell Copycat just like the real thing, or better.

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Homemade Mexican Pizzas – Taco Bell Copycat

Say it ain’t so. . .did Taco Bell take Mexican Pizzas off their menu? Don’t worry, you can easily make Mexican Pizzas at home right in your air fryer. This recipe does have a few extra steps but once everything is prepped these pizzas are easy to make.

First you will need to use leftover prepared taco meat or prepare 1/2 Lb of taco meat, follow the instructions on the taco seasoning package. Then it’s just prepping the tortillas, assembling the ingredients and heating in the air fryer.

Ingredients Needed For Air Fried Mexican Pizzas(screenshot for grocery list)

  • Ground Beef
  • Taco Seasoning
  • Flour Tortillas
  • Oil
  • Refried Beans
  • Salsa
  • Red Enchilada Sauce
  • Shredded Cheddar Jack Cheese
  • Black Olives
  • Roma Tomatoes
  • Shredded Lettuce
  • Green Onions
  • Sour Cream

How To Make Mexican Pizzas At Home

  1. Prepare taco meat according to package instructions. Or use leftover taco meat.
  2. Brush tortillas with oil. Air fry each tortilla individually at 370ºF for 2 minutes. Place a metal spoon or knife on top of tortilla while air frying to prevent it from flying around and burning. (Use potholder to remove spoon, it will be Hot AF!!!)
  3. Once all tortillas are prepped, begin assembling pizzas.
  4. Place one tortilla on flat surface. Spread refried beans on tortilla then transfer to greased air fryer basket. Top beans with taco meat and salsa. Place second tortilla on top. Spread enchilada sauce generously on top. Add shredded cheese, olives, tomatoes and a little more cheese on top.
  5. Air fry at 370ºF for 2-3 minutes. Use a spatula to remove and transfer to plate or cutting board. Slice into 4 portions. Top with shredded lettuce, green onions and sour cream.

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AIR FRYER MEXICAN PIZZA RECIPE + Tasty Air Fryer Recipes (6)

Air Fryer Mexican Pizza Recipe

This Air Fryer Mexican Pizza Recipe will cure your cravings. Layered tortillas, beans, taco meat, cheese and sauce make this Taco Bell Copycat just like the real thing, or better.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Lb Ground Beef
  • 1/2 package Taco Seasoning
  • 4 Flour Tortillas
  • 2 Tablespoons Oil
  • 15 ounces Refried Beans
  • 1/4 Cup Salsa
  • 5 ounces Red Enchilada Sauce
  • 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Jack Cheese
  • Sliced Black Olives
  • 1 Roma Tomato - chopped
  • Shredded Lettuce
  • Green Onions
  • Sour Cream

Instructions

    1. Prepare taco meat according to package instructions. Or use leftover taco meat.
    2. Brush tortillas with oil. Air fry each tortilla individually at 370ºF for 2 minutes. Place a metal spoon, knife, ramekin or something oven safe on top of tortilla while air frying to prevent it from flying around and burning. (Use potholder to remove spoon, it will be Hot!)
    3. Once all tortillas are prepped, begin assembling pizzas.
    4. Place one tortilla on flat surface. Spread refried beans on tortilla then transfer to greased air fryer basket. Top beans with taco meat and salsa. Place second tortilla on top. Spread enchilada sauce generously on top. Add shredded cheese, olives, tomatoes and a little more cheese on top.
    5. Air fry at 370ºF for 2-3 minutes. Use a spatula to remove and transfer to plate or cutting board. Slice into 4 portions. Top with shredded lettuce, green onions and sour cream.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 648Total Fat: 35gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 1393mgCarbohydrates: 49gFiber: 7gSugar: 5gProtein: 34g

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  1. AIR FRYER MEXICAN PIZZA RECIPE + Tasty Air Fryer Recipes (10)C B says

    Was a gooey practically inedible mess that required a big clean up. Won’t make again.

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  2. AIR FRYER MEXICAN PIZZA RECIPE + Tasty Air Fryer Recipes (11)Macy says

    Can this be made with the instant pot air fryer lid

    Reply

  3. AIR FRYER MEXICAN PIZZA RECIPE + Tasty Air Fryer Recipes (12)Victoria says

    This was great! A little time consuming, I did put a few tortillas in at a time and just watched them.

    Reply

  4. AIR FRYER MEXICAN PIZZA RECIPE + Tasty Air Fryer Recipes (13)Melanie says

    Made this for the first time last night, with impossible meat (instead of actual meat) and a bee like smart oven on the air fryer setting. All four of us declared it a hit! Will definitely make this again

    Reply

    • AIR FRYER MEXICAN PIZZA RECIPE + Tasty Air Fryer Recipes (14)Melanie says

      Sorry, didn’t catch the error- it is a Breville smart oven

      Reply

  5. AIR FRYER MEXICAN PIZZA RECIPE + Tasty Air Fryer Recipes (15)Susan says

    My husband loved this! It does make a bit of a mess but the end result is worth it!

    Reply

  6. AIR FRYER MEXICAN PIZZA RECIPE + Tasty Air Fryer Recipes (16)Sharon says

    Was okay. Very soggy on the bottom after it was all prepared. Missing some ingredients but over all will try it again.

    Reply

  7. AIR FRYER MEXICAN PIZZA RECIPE + Tasty Air Fryer Recipes (17)Divya says

    I made these in my air fryer, turned out great. My family loved the crunchiness texture and amazing taste. Thank you for the wonderful recipe!

    Reply

  8. AIR FRYER MEXICAN PIZZA RECIPE + Tasty Air Fryer Recipes (18)Sharen Bell says

    Made the taco pizza. My air fryer has shelves. The temp I used was 400
    For 3 minutes…they were crispy! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply

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AIR FRYER MEXICAN PIZZA RECIPE + Tasty Air Fryer Recipes (2024)

FAQs

How do you make pizza crispy in an air fryer? ›

Instructions
  1. To reheat pizza in an air fryer, preheat your air fryer to 350°F. Place the leftover pizza slices in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  2. Air fry for about 3-5 minutes or until heated through and crispy.
Oct 24, 2023

Why is the bottom of my pizza soggy in the air fryer? ›

Why is the bottom of my pizza soggy in the air fryer? Soggy pizza crust in the air fryer is often due to insufficient preheating and air circulation. To enjoy a crispy crust, make sure to preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) before cooking. Here's a tip: First, cook the dough until it's golden.

How to cook pizza rolls in the air fryer? ›

Instructions
  1. Heat air fryer to 380 degrees.
  2. Arrange pizza rolls in a single layer in the air fryer basket or tray.
  3. Cook for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  4. Let sit for 2 minutes.
  5. Serve with pizza sauce and enjoy!
Jun 5, 2022

Why is my pizza not crispy air fryer? ›

Because the air fryer's heat is low, the crust needs more cooking time. This has two unfortunate effects. One, the heat is able to penetrate deeper into the dough, making for a tough texture instead of the light, crispy, chewy cornichone that is the hallmark of a great pizza.

Can you put aluminum foil in an air fryer? ›

Foil is safe to use in an air fryer so long as you follow three basic rules: never let foil touch the heating element; make sure the foil is weighted so it doesn't blow around the basket; and avoid contact with acidic ingredients, which can cause the foil to leach onto your food.

What is the best setting for pizza in an air fryer? ›

Place your pizza slices flat in the , middle of your air fryer. Set the temperature to 375 and the timer to two minutes, and start the air fryer on bake. Check the pizza after one minute to ensure it's not burning. Remove or continue cooking as necessary, checking in often for optimal results.

How do you brown the bottom of a pizza in an air fryer? ›

Browning the bottom crust

If your air fryer doesn't have a bottom heating element, your pizza's bottom crust will need help browning. Thin-crust pizzas can be flipped before adding their toppings (see above), transferring their browned top crust to the bottom: problem solved!

Should I oil the bottom of my pizza? ›

When I make a deep-dish pizza, I brush olive oil into the bottom of the pan before putting the dough in. In fact, I don't just brush a little on; I really slather it, such that it makes a puddle. This does not make the crust soggy; the oil acts like frying oil and makes the bottom brown and crispy.

How do you harden the bottom of a pizza? ›

Add Bottom Heat

In these cases, there are two solutions. You can either make sure you're cooking the pizza on the bottom rack or use a pizza stone. A pizza stone might be the best solution here. Keep the pizza stone in the oven while it's pre-heating so that it can warm up.

Can you do tater tots in an air fryer? ›

Preheat your air fryer to 400° for 1 minute. Then load the basket with frozen Tater Tots and cook for 7 minutes. Shake the basket well, then continue air-frying the Tater Tots for another 5-7 minutes until they've crisped up to your liking. Allow them to cool for about 2 minutes before serving.

Can you use parchment paper in an air fryer? ›

Parchment paper can handle the heat inside your air fryer - up to 428°F (220°C). To get the best results, add the parchment paper to the air fryer basket at the same time as you add your ingredients. This prevents the paper from lifting up and coming into contact with the heating element while cooking.

Is it better to cook pizza rolls in the oven or air fryer? ›

These Pizza rolls air fryer nuggets are quick to make and they come out perfectly crispy and much better than making them in the oven.. it will take less time to make these air fryer pizza rolls then preheating your oven.

How do I make my pizza crust more crispy? ›

A baking stone, or pizza stone, is a large piece of thick, ceramic tile that sits on the rack of your oven. By preheating the stone along with the oven to a high temperature—think in the 450°F to 500°F range—it picks up and retains a ton of heat that provides exceptional browning for your bottom crust.

How do you make frozen pizza crust crispy in an air fryer? ›

Here's how to make pizza in your air fryer: Set the air fryer to 380-400 F and heat the frozen pizza for six to 10 minutes (depending on the thickness of the crust), or until golden and crispy. Due to size constraints, an air fryer is ideal for a small, personal pie or heating individual slices.

What is the best way to make pizza crispy? ›

As you are rolling out and topping your first pizza, switch your oven to broil. Right before you launch, swtich your oven back to bake or convection bake 500F. The idea is to get your Steel even hotter than 500 F for this thin crust bake. It really helps crisp up that bottom.

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