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Quick and Delicious Air Fryer Ground Beef

A flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring ground beef sautéed with savory spices, cooked to perfection in an air fryer within 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the beef mixture
  • 1 pound ground beef (preferably lean) Ensure it's halal-certified.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • to taste none salt
For garnish and serving
  • none chopped cilantro or parsley (optional)
  • none your choice of toppings (e.g., diced tomatoes, jalapeños, sour cream)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 pound of ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin, black pepper, and salt. Mix well until all spices are evenly distributed.
  2. Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Using your hands, form the beef mixture into small, even-sized patties or crumbles, depending on your preference.
Cooking
  1. Place the patties or crumbles in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they aren’t overcrowded. Cook for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to allow even cooking.
  2. Ensure the ground beef reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) before removing it from the air fryer.
Serving
  1. Once cooked, garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley and serve with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Feel free to swap out spices based on your taste preferences. To avoid sticking, ensure your air fryer is well preheated and do not overcrowd the basket. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat in the air fryer for about 5 minutes at 350°F (175°C).