27 Tasty Air Fryer Ground Beef Recipes

Are you looking for an easier way to cook ground beef? Try these 27 tasty air fryer ground beef recipes for quick family-friendly meal ideas on busy weeknights.

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Ground beef is one of my favorite meats to cook with because it’s not only economical but there are so many delicious ground beef recipes you can make. Whether it’s a taco bake, lasagna, Salisbury steak, or tasty cheeseburger egg rolls, ground beef is the perfect family-friendly, quick, and easy dinner idea.

While ground beef is usually cooked in a skillet, baked in the oven (for your favorite pasta dish), grilled, or in your favorite ground beef crockpot recipe. It can also be cooked in the air fryer which I’m so happy about because if you’ve been here before, you know how much I love using my air fryer to cook healthy, fast, and delicious meals for my family with minimal prep and effort.

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Although I had been cooking hamburgers in our air fryer for many years, it wasn’t until recently I discovered all the different ways that you can cook ground beef in the air fryer and was shocked at how easy it was. That is why I wanted to share these quick and simple recipes with you just in case you were interested in learning more about cooking ground beef in your air fryer too.

Why You Should Cook Ground Beef in the Air Fryer

There is less fat. This is probably the best reason to cook ground beef in the air fryer because the extra fat will drain away as it’s cooking rather than just sitting in the grease when using a skillet.
It can save you time in the kitchen. When you cook ground beef on the stove, you have to constantly watch it and keep stirring it to break up the pieces. However, when you are using the air fryer, you simply put it in and let it cook allowing you to focus on your sides instead so you can get dinner on the table faster.
Great make-ahead dinner option. Since it’s so easy to cook ground beef in the air fryer, you can make up multiple batches and freeze them for later for quick easy meals.
There is easier clean-up. If you line the bottom of your air fryer with liners, or aluminum foil, when the grease from the ground beef drains, all you have to do is wait for it to harden, and after the air fryer is cool, you can easily throw it away.

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How to Cook Ground Beef in the Air Fryer

Cooking ground beef in the air fryer is super simple. All you need to do is place your thawed ground beef (1lb.) in the air fryer basket and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and minced onion. Then, just break up the meat and cook for 8-10 minutes at 390°. I will usually check it halfway, and give it a quick stir.

Quick Tip- If you typically preheat your air fryer for 2-3 minutes, then it will probably only take 6-7 minutes to cook. Just keep checking so it doesn’t overcook and get too dry.

Also, since all air fryers cook a little differently, make sure to check frequently the first time you make it so you have an idea of how quickly your air fryer cooks and you can adjust the time accordingly.

Can You Freeze Ground Beef Cooked in the Air Fryer?

Yes, as I mentioned earlier, ground beef is great for freezer meals. It makes meal planning and meal prep so much easier.

Just make sure to let your meat cool before putting it into a freezer bag. Once frozen, cooked ground beef will usually keep for about 3 months.

When you are ready to use it, just let it thaw overnight in your fridge and then it can be used for your favorite pasta, soup, or chili recipe. You can even add taco seasoning before you freeze it, making taco night a breeze.

27 Tasty Air Fryer Ground Beef Recipes

These air fryer ground beef recipes are perfect for a quick dinner, or an easy, kid-friendly, and frugal meal you can make at home. You will find simple recipes for family favorites such as meatball subs, cheeseburger sliders, and Mexican pizza.

Family Favorite Ground Beef Air Fryer Recipes

Hamburger with Garlic Butter- Best Beef Recipes

Cheeseburger Sliders- Air Fryer World

Meatballs– Binky’s Culinary Carnival

Meatloaf-Food Lovin’ Family

Patty Melt- Fork to Spoon

Salisbury Steaks– Sizzling Eats

Meatball Subs- Lana’s Cooking

Lasagna- Savory Thoughts

Pizza Burgers- Blue Jean Chef

Stuffed Peppers- Mommy Hates Cooking

Sloppy Joe Cornbread Casserole-Wondermom Wannabe

Unsloppy Joes Biscuit Pockets– XOXO Bella

Loose Meat Sandwiches– Everything Air Fryer

Beef Taco Egg Rolls– Stay Snatched

Cheeseburger Egg Roll– Munchy Goddess

Loaded Fries– Recipe This

Air Fryer Mexican Ground Beef Recipes

Nachos- My Air Fryer Kitchen

Taco Casserole- Air Frying Foodie

Taco Lasagna- Recipes From a Pantry

Crunchwrap Supreme– By Pink

Tacos-Dinners, Dishes & Desserts

Beef & Bean Chimichangas- Air Fryer Fanatics

Beef Empanadas– Sweet and Savory Meals

Mexican Pizza– Tasty Air Fryer Recipes

Beef Taquitos-Balance with Jess

Enchiladas- All Ways Delicious

Beef Quesadilla- Thyme and Joy

Love cooking in your air fryer? Me too!! If you want more air fryer recipes, I’ve shared all our favorite main dishes, chicken recipes, breakfasts, side dishes, appetizers, desserts, and even holiday dishes you can try.