Next time YOU feel the urge for take-out, drive on by and make this Air Fryer Taco Bell Mexican Pizza Copycat recipe instead. It has a better flavor and fresher ingredients!
On long days when I am tired, it is hard to resist the temptation to hit the drive-thru at my favorite fast-food restaurant.
But, now that I know how to make Taco Bell’s pizza at home in the air fryer, and I use a few of the tricks below to be prepared ahead of time and it only takes a few minutes to make, this is my new go-to option!
This recipe is an air fryer twist on one of our most popular recipes, the Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza Recipe. If you want to start with your own ground beef to make the taco meat, check that recipe for instructions to do it.
Every Night Can Be Taco Tuesday!
Working nights back in my younger days was a way to make extra money and have my days free. One of the drawbacks for my bank account was the Taco Bell that was conveniently on my way to work.
Stopping for a few tacos on the way to work at least 3 nights a week made every night Taco Tuesday! Making a copycat recipe wasn’t something on my radar back then, but it is now! Finding a solid how-to of my favorite take-out recipes is almost a hobby for me!
Air Fryers Are Time Savers
Running around my kitchen desperately trying to make a yummy meal that won’t take all night is not my idea of fun. Call me a “set it and forget it” kind of cook. Using small appliances to save me time is high on my YES PLEASE list! Our Air Fryer is one of my new obsessions!
To say Air Fryers are time savers is a huge understatement. Cooking a recipe my family loves in less than 10 minutes is like a dream come true! Relaxing with my family eating a delicious Air Fryer Taco Bell Mexican Pizza is my new reality!
Which Air Fryer is Best?
I have tried 3 different air fryers now and by far my favorite is the Ninja Foodi! It is super versatile and has replaced our other air fryer, toaster oven and toaster!
As a close second, if you’re looking for a “basket style” air fryer like we used in this recipe, I also loved our PowerXL Vortex air fryer a lot and would still recommend that one too.
So, that brings us to our recipe! If you don’t have an air fryer, don’t worry! We have another delicious version of a Taco Bell Mexican Pizza Copycat recipe here that only uses your stovetop and oven.
Air Fryer Taco Bell Mexican Pizza Copycat Recipe
Here are the ingredients for your Air Fryer Taco Bell Mexican Pizza Copycat Recipe:
• cooked taco meat
• refried beans
• tostadas
• shredded cheese
• salsa
• Taco Bell hot sauce
• Roma tomatoes
How to Make in the Air Fryer:
Step 1: On one tostada shell, spread 2-3 tablespoons of Beans and 1/4 cup of taco meat to fully cover the tostada.
Step 2: Mix salsa and hot sauce together.
Step 3: Place another tostada over the meat and spread a tablespoon of the salsa mixture over the tostada. Top with cheese and place in the air fryer basket.
Step 4: Cook the Mexican pizza on 350 for 3 minutes
Step 5: Top pizza with tomatoes and serve.
For another great Taco Bell copycat, try our Breakfast Crunchwrap recipe!
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Air Fryer Taco Bell Mexican Pizza Copycat Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound taco meat cooked
- 5 oz refried beans
- 8 tostadas
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup Taco Bell hot sauce
- 2 Roma tomatoes diced to garnish
Instructions
- On one tostada shell, spread 2-3 tablespoons of Beans and 1/4 cup of taco meat to fully cover the tostada.
- Mix salsa and hot sauce together.
- Place another tostada over the meat and spread a tablespoon of the salsa mixture over the tostada.
- Top with cheese and place in the air fryer basket.
- Cook the Mexican pizza on 350 for 3 minutes.
- Top pizza with tomatoes and serve.
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