Walking Taco Casserole (Air Fryer Recipe)

Introduction:

A Walking Taco Casserole takes all the flavors of a classic walking taco—seasoned beef, cheese, crunchy chips, and toppings—and layers them into a hot, cheesy, scoopable casserole. It’s a fun, family-friendly dish perfect for busy weeknights or game days. This air fryer version delivers bold Tex-Mex flavor and crispy topping in less time than the oven.

Top it with your favorites like sour cream, salsa, lettuce, or jalapeños, and it’s ready to walk straight to your table!

Ingredients

1° 12 lbs ground beef

1/3 large onion, chopped

° 1 can of green chili peppers, small tin

1 can of enchilada sauce

2 ounces of cream cheese

1 bag of Fritos chips

1 bag of grated cheese

° 3⁄4 cup shredded lettuce

12 cups fresh tomatoes, diced

° 16 ounces of sauce 8 ounces of sour cream

Preparation

Browning the minced meat with onions.

Add green peppers, enchilada sauce, and cream cheese.

In a 9″ x 13″ pan, repeat the layers as follows: Fritos chips, meat mixture and grated cheese.

Baking 350 for 15-20 minutes or bubbly cheese.

Garnish individual servings with lettuce, tomato, salsa, and sour cream, to taste.

Tips & Variations:

Spicy Version: Use spicy taco seasoning, pepper jack cheese, and hot salsa.

Vegetarian: Swap beef for black beans, lentils, or meatless crumbles.

Walking Taco Bar: Serve with a spoon inside mini chip bags for fun party portions!