Cheeseburger Taquitos
Cheeseburger Taquitos
Ingredients
For the Cheeseburger Filling
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
For Assembly
- 12 small corn tortillas
- 6 American cheese slices, cut in half
- as needed cooking spray
For the Burger Sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
For Serving
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced pickles
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
Instructions
- 1
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef. Break it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Once fully cooked, drain any excess fat from the pan.
⏱️ 8 min
- 2
Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the cooked ground beef. Stir well to combine the seasonings thoroughly.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Add the shredded cheddar cheese to the seasoned ground beef. Continue stirring until the cheese is completely melted and well incorporated into the beef mixture. Remove from heat and set aside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Briefly warm the small corn tortillas. You can do this by heating them in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 15-20 seconds per side, or by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 30-45 seconds, until pliable.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
To assemble the taquitos, take one warmed tortilla. Place about 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons of the cheeseburger filling down the center of the tortilla. Lay one half-slice of American cheese on top of the filling.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Roll the tortilla tightly, ensuring the filling is enclosed. Place the rolled taquito seam-side down on a plate. Repeat this process for the remaining tortillas and filling.
⏱️ 7 min
- 7
Lightly spray the rolled taquitos with cooking spray. Arrange them in a single layer in your air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Air fry at 375°F for 10 minutes. Halfway through the cooking time (around 5 minutes), flip the taquitos to ensure even crisping and browning.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375
- 9
While the taquitos are cooking, prepare the burger sauce. In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, mayonnaise, and yellow mustard. Mix well until smooth.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Once the taquitos are golden brown and crispy, remove them from the air fryer. Serve immediately, topped with shredded lettuce, diced pickles, diced red onion, and a generous drizzle of the prepared burger sauce.
⏱️ 3 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Cheeseburger Taquitos
For the Cheeseburger Filling
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
For Assembly
- 12 small corn tortillas
- 6 American cheese slices, cut in half
- as needed cooking spray
For the Burger Sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
For Serving
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced pickles
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
Instructions
- 1
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef. Break it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Once fully cooked, drain any excess fat from the pan.
⏱️ 8 min - 2
Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the cooked ground beef. Stir well to combine the seasonings thoroughly.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Add the shredded cheddar cheese to the seasoned ground beef. Continue stirring until the cheese is completely melted and well incorporated into the beef mixture. Remove from heat and set aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Briefly warm the small corn tortillas. You can do this by heating them in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 15-20 seconds per side, or by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 30-45 seconds, until pliable.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
To assemble the taquitos, take one warmed tortilla. Place about 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons of the cheeseburger filling down the center of the tortilla. Lay one half-slice of American cheese on top of the filling.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Roll the tortilla tightly, ensuring the filling is enclosed. Place the rolled taquito seam-side down on a plate. Repeat this process for the remaining tortillas and filling.
⏱️ 7 min - 7
Lightly spray the rolled taquitos with cooking spray. Arrange them in a single layer in your air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Air fry at 375°F for 10 minutes. Halfway through the cooking time (around 5 minutes), flip the taquitos to ensure even crisping and browning.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375 - 9
While the taquitos are cooking, prepare the burger sauce. In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, mayonnaise, and yellow mustard. Mix well until smooth.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Once the taquitos are golden brown and crispy, remove them from the air fryer. Serve immediately, topped with shredded lettuce, diced pickles, diced red onion, and a generous drizzle of the prepared burger sauce.
⏱️ 3 min