Keto Air Fryer Taco Burgers
These creative taco burgers transform regular hamburger buns into crispy taco shells filled with seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar cheese, and fresh toppings. The air fryer creates perfectly shaped taco shells while warming the filling. A fun twist on classic burgers that combines the best of tacos and hamburgers, perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings when you want something different from ordinary burgers.
Ingredients
- 5 regular hamburger buns, sesame seedbrioche buns1:1grain
richer flavor
- 1 pound ground beef
- ¼ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup mayo
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- 10 slices cheddar cheese
- 1 cup lettuce, shredded
- 15 slices dill pickles
Instructions
- 1
Brown the ground beef and drain
- 2
Stir ketchup, mayo, and mustard into the beef
- 3
Place beef mixture into a bowl and set aside
- 4
Use a rolling pin to flatten sesame seed buns
- 5
Place flattened buns onto a metal taco stand or shape foil into V-shapes to hold the bun shells
- 6
Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees for 5 minutes
- 7
Place a slice of cheese onto each taco bun
- 8
Scoop ground beef mixture into the center of each bun
- 9
Air fry for 3 minutes
- 10
Top with shredded lettuce and pickles
Tips
Use foil shaped into V-forms if you don't have a metal taco stand to help the flattened buns hold their taco shell shape.
Drain the ground beef well to prevent soggy taco shells from excess grease.
Flatten the buns evenly with a rolling pin for uniform cooking and better taco shell formation.
Good to Know
Refrigerate assembled burgers for up to 2 days. Reheat in air fryer at 350°F for 2-3 minutes.
Brown beef mixture up to 1 day ahead and refrigerate. Assemble and air fry when ready to serve.
Serve immediately while bun shells are crispy and cheese is melted.
Common Mistakes
Don't skip draining the beef to avoid soggy taco shells from excess grease.
Flatten buns evenly to prevent uneven cooking and shell breakage.
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
FAQ
Can I make these without an air fryer?
Yes, bake at 375°F for 5-7 minutes until buns are crispy and cheese melts. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
What if my buns break when flattening?
Use day-old buns as they're sturdier, or lightly toast fresh buns before flattening to add structure.
How long do leftovers keep?
Store assembled burgers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The shells will soften but can be re-crisped in the air fryer.