Go Back
–+ servings
Taco stuffed shells made in the air fryer and served with queso cheese dipping sauce.

Air Fryer Taco Stuffed Shells

Jen
Air Fryer Taco Stuffed Shells are the perfect addition to your Taco Tuesday rotation. Made with jumbo shells, taco meat, and a stick of cheese! It’s a quick and easy recipe that is perfect for a party, or just because. They are crispy on the outside with cheesy goodness on the inside.
5 from 1 vote
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Appetizer, dinner
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 718 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 16 ounces shells jumbo sized
  • 1 Tablespoon Taco seasoning
  • 8 sticks Colby Jack cheese
  • olive oil spray

Instructions
 

  • Boil a large pot of water. Add the jumbo shells to the boiling water and cook for 9 minutes, Remove from heat and drain the shells. Set aside.
  • Brown the ground beef. Add the taco seasoning to the cooked ground beef and mix well. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Fill a shell with a Tablespoon of the ground beef mixture.
  • Add 1 half stick of cheese on top of the ground beef
  • Add another shell to the top of the cheese and ground beef. Repeat for all shells.
  • Place the stuffed shells in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Spray the shells with olive oil.
  • Air fry the taco stuffed shells at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 6-8 minutes, or until the shells have a light crisp.
  • Carefully remove the stuffed shells from the air fryer and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

You can substitute different cheeses or blends for this recipe. I will use Colby jack cheese, Mexican blend cheese, and white queso cheese.
These stuffed shells are better to eat immediately after air frying, but you can store leftovers in an airtight dish for up to 3 days. Reheat the taco stuffed shells in the air fryer at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 2-3 minutes, or until the stuffed shell is heated through.

Nutrition

Calories: 718kcalCarbohydrates: 85gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 145mgPotassium: 562mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 79IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 4mg

*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you're using with each recipe.

©PinkWhen 2023

Share this recipe! Follow @PinkWhen on Pinterest.