How to Make Air Fryer Pasta Tacos at Home : Crunchy, Fun, and Delicious
Crispy pasta taco shells made in the air fryer and stuffed with cheesy, spicy taco fillings — a fusion recipe that's crunchy, cheesy, and ready in minutes!
Ingredients
For Pasta Taco Shells:
- 6 lasagna sheets or large shell pasta (boiled)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
For Filling:
- 1 cup cooked ground beef or chicken (seasoned with taco seasoning)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup chopped lettuce
- 2 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Boil pasta : Cook lasagna sheets until soft but firm. Drain and let cool.
- Shape shells : Gently fold each sheet into a taco shape using a taco rack or resting between muffin tins.
- Air fry taco shells : Brush with olive oil, sprinkle with garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 8–10 minutes until crisp.
- Prepare filling : Cook ground meat with taco seasoning. Let cool slightly.
- Assemble tacos : Fill crispy pasta shells with meat, cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, and top with sour cream or yogurt.
- Serve immediately for the best crunch!
Notes
To make lasagna sheets easier to fold, gently roll them out after boiling if they are too thick.