Description
Okay, picture this: it’s Taco Tuesday, but you’re so over the usual lineup. You want tacos, but you also want cheese pulls, minimal dishes, and something that makes your kids (or your inner child) freak out with joy. Enter: Cheesy Taco Bombs. These golden, crispy, bite-sized flavor grenades are packed with taco-seasoned beef, melty cheese, and wrapped in flaky biscuit dough—then air-fried to perfection. It’s a taco. It’s a snack. It’s a party in your mouth. No deep frying. No hard shells cracking mid-bite. Just pure, gooey taco bliss.
Ingredients
For the Taco Bombs:
1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey if you want to feel slightly virtuous)
1 packet taco seasoning (or your own fancy blend, go off)
1/3 cup water (for mixing with the seasoning)
1 cup shredded cheddar or a cheddar-jack blend (the meltier the better)
1 tube refrigerated biscuit dough (like Pillsbury Grands – each biscuit cut in half)
1 egg (for egg wash)
Optional: diced jalapeños, black beans, or corn for mix-ins
Spray oil (because non-stick is life)
For Serving (aka making them extra):
Sour cream or Greek yogurt
Salsa or hot sauce
Chopped cilantro
Sliced green onions
Guac or avocado slices
Lime wedges (because why not be fancy?)
Instructions
Taco Filling Time (10 minutes):
In a skillet over medium heat, brown your ground beef until fully cooked (no pink, please).
Drain any excess grease (unless you’re living that flavor-first life), then add taco seasoning and water. Let it simmer for a few minutes until thick and saucy.
Turn off the heat and stir in your shredded cheese. If you’re adding extras like jalapeños or beans, now’s the time. Let this cool for a couple minutes so you don’t burn your fingers later.
Assembly Line (10 minutes):
Pop open your biscuit dough (brace yourself for the jump scare). Cut each biscuit in half and gently flatten each piece into a 3–4 inch circle.
Spoon about a tablespoon of filling into the center of each dough round.
Fold up the sides and pinch to seal like a little dumpling. You want these tightly sealed, or they’ll burst like drama queens in the air fryer.
Place seam-side down on a plate or tray and brush with a bit of egg wash for that glorious golden finish.
Air Fryer Magic (8–10 minutes):
Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (if yours needs preheating).
Lightly spray the basket with oil and place your taco bombs in a single layer (no touching! give them personal space).
Air fry for 8–10 minutes or until beautifully golden and puffed.
Let them cool for a couple minutes unless you enjoy the sensation of molten cheese lava on your tongue.
Notes
Once you fall in love with these, here are a few remix ideas:
Spicy Fiesta Bombs: Add chopped pickled jalapeños or a dash of chipotle powder to the filling.
Tex-Mex Veggie Bombs: Sub black beans and sautéed peppers for a meatless version.
Breakfast Bombs: Use scrambled eggs, breakfast sausage, and cheddar. You’re welcome.
Pizza Bombs: Replace taco meat with pepperoni and marinara + mozzarella. Just… yes.
BBQ Bombs: Shredded BBQ chicken and cheese inside = summer cookout in your mouth.
Buffalo Chicken Bombs: Toss shredded chicken in buffalo sauce and add cream cheese. Game-changer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: ~480 calories
- Protein: ~38g