Description
Crispy, cheesy, and packed with seasoned beef, these Air Fryer Taco Sticks are the ultimate quick snack or dinner. Wrapped in flaky crescent dough and air-fried to perfection, they’re a handheld twist on taco night!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tube (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 egg (optional, beaten for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: In a skillet, brown ground beef. Drain fat. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Let simmer, then mix with shredded cheese.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Unroll crescent dough into rectangles. Flatten slightly.
- Assemble the Dish: Add 2–3 tablespoons of filling to each rectangle. Fold over and seal edges. Brush tops with butter or egg wash.
- Cook to Perfection: Place in air fryer basket. Cook 8–10 minutes until golden and crisp, flipping halfway.
- Finishing Touches: Let cool slightly, garnish as desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot with dips like salsa, guac, or sour cream.
Notes
- Seal edges tightly to avoid filling leaks.
- Don’t overfill — 2–3 tablespoons is enough.
- Freeze uncooked for future quick meals.
- Great for parties, lunches, or appetizers.