Air Fryer Mexican Pizza
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Air Fryer Mexican Pizza is a match-up of two all-time favorites-tacos and pizza! This copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza is crispy, savory, and loaded with cheesy goodness, all while being incredibly easy to whip up in just minutes.
Making this pizza at home in the air fryer saves you time and money and lets you enjoy the satisfaction of using fresh, wholesome ingredients from your kitchen.
This Mexican pizza recipe is a keeper! The ultimate crowd-pleaser is the combination of savory, Mexican-flavored ground beef layered with tortillas, cheese, salsa, and all your other favorite taco or pizza toppings. Serve this one for a busy weeknight dinner, a kid’s birthday party, or a family gathering.
Pizza and flatbread nights have become a tradition in our family, especially on Fridays. They’re incredibly easy to make and endlessly customizable, and the process is always a blast.
We’ve been crafting our own pizzas for years, and it’s one of our favorite ways to bond with friends and family over good food and great company. Here are a few of our favorites: Pesto Chicken Pizza, Pulled Pork Pizza, and BBQ Chicken Pizza.
Why You’ll Love These Mexican Pizzas
- Who doesn’t love pizza? It’s the perfect combination of pizza and Mexican flavors. There’s really nothing better.
- Customizable: Tailor this recipe to your liking—swap in your favorite cheese, use ground chicken instead of beef, add a tomatillo salsa, or pile on your favorite taco toppings. I’m a big fan of black olives, but the beauty of this dish is that each family member can create their own version of this air fryer Mexican pizza.
- Quick dinner: In under 25 minutes, you can have this delicious meal ready to serve.
- Change of pace: This easy air fryer Mexican pizza is a fantastic twist on traditional taco night, bringing a fresh and exciting option to your dinner table.
Ingredients for Mexican pizzas
- Flour Tortillas: Flour tortillas make an excellent base for this pizza. For a gluten-free or low-carb option, feel free to use alternative tortillas.
- Ground Beef: Opt for lean ground beef to keep these Mexican pizzas flavorful yet light.
- Taco Seasoning: Taco seasoning brings that essential Mexican flair. You can use store-bought seasoning or whip up your own with this homemade taco seasoning recipe.
- Hot Sauce: Add a splash of your favorite hot sauce for an extra kick.
- Salsa: Salsa not only infuses the ground beef with bold Mexican flavors but also adds moisture. If you’re out of salsa, tomato sauce or water works as a substitute, or use your preferred taco sauce.
- Cream Cheese: Both full-fat and low-fat cream cheese work beautifully to add a rich, creamy texture to this pizza.
- Monterey Jack Cheese: Monterey Jack cheese melts perfectly and complements the Mexican-inspired flavors of this dish.
- Cheddar Cheese: Cheddar cheese brings an extra layer of cheesy goodness, adding depth to each bite.
- Enchilada Sauce: Enchilada sauce takes the place of traditional pizza sauce, adding a rich, authentic Mexican flavor that ties everything together.
Optional Toppings
- Sour Cream
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Cilantro
- Shredded Lettuce
- Green Onions
How to make Air Fryer Mexican Pizza
Step 1: Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 2: In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium-high heat until no pink remains. Drain any excess grease and return the meat to the skillet.
Step 3: Add taco seasoning, hot sauce, salsa, and water. Bring the meat mixture to a simmer and cook for 4-5 minutes.
Step 4: Remove meat from heat and mix in cream cheese.
Step 5: Lay a tortillas in the air fryer basket or on a baking sheet and place an equal amount of the ground beef mixture on this first tortilla.
Step 6: Place a second tortilla over the ground beef mixture. Add 2 tablespoons of red enchilada sauce, 2 tablespoons of Monterey jack cheese, and 2 tablespoons cheddar cheese over each tortilla, leaving 1/4 inch of tortilla uncovered.
Step 7: Place tortillas in the air fryer for 5-8 minutes at 400 degrees.
Step 8: Carefully remove the pizza from the air fryer and top the tortilla pizza with your favorite toppings: salsa, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, green onions, and cilantro. Slice and serve.
Tips
- Avoid Overfilling: It’s tempting to pile on the meat and cheese, but overloading your pizza can lead to a messy result. Keep it balanced for the best outcome, and then go wild with your favorite toppings once it’s cooked!
- Soften the Cream Cheese: Take the cream cheese out of the fridge ahead of time to let it soften. To melt it quicker, cube the cream cheese before adding it to the ground beef.
- Speed Up Meal Prep: Grab pre-shredded cheese from the store to save time. Preparing the ground beef in advance and storing it in the fridge means you’ll only need to layer and cook the pizzas on busy weeknights.
- Slice with Ease: Use a pizza cutter to easily slice through the crispy tortillas for clean, perfect pieces.
- Cheese Substitution: If you’re out of cheddar, don’t worry—mozzarella makes a great substitute.
- Oven Instructions: To make this Taco Bell Mexican Pizza in the oven, place the tortillas on a baking sheet and bake at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are golden brown.
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Reheat at 400 degrees for 2 – 3 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the pizza is heated.
Yes, you absolutely can cook pizzas in an air fryer. All kinds of pizza crust, including fresh dough, tortillas, and frozen pizzas, can be cooked in the air fryer.
It depends on how thick your crust is and how many toppings you include, but it should take 5-10 minutes.
Both methods work well, but air frying ensures the pizza cooks evenly and the crust gets nice and crispy.
Mexican pizza variations
- Use ground chicken or turkey instead of ground beef.
- Try different types of salsa to add flavor to the ground beef.
- Stir in a jalapeno, chipotle in adobo sauce, or chipotle chili powder to spice up the ground beef.
- Make a vegetarian version using a layer of refried beans or black beans instead of ground beef.
- Substitute corn tortillas or tostadas for the flour tortillas.
What to serve with Mexican pizzas
Classic Wedge Salad – This timeless salad is always a hit. Elevate it with a twist by mixing ranch dressing with salsa to create a zesty Mexi-ranch, perfectly complementing your Mexican-themed night.
Creamy Avocado Sauce – Instead of using sour cream, try this avocado sauce that has been a family favorite for years. It’s a go-to topping for our Pork Tacos and Pulled Pork Rice Bowls, adding a creamy, flavorful twist that everyone loves.
Pineapple Salsa and Mango Salsa – Serve either of these fresh salsas with chips to get the party started!
How to store leftover air fryer Mexican pizza
Fridge: Store leftover pizza in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Freezer: Wrap the homemade Mexican pizzas tightly in plastic wrap or place them in a zip-top freezer bag, then store them in the freezer for up to 3 months. To enjoy later, simply thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat in the air fryer or toaster oven until warm and crispy.
Oven instructions for making Mexican pizza
Follow the instructions in the recipe card until it comes to putting the pizza in the air fryer basket.
Place the tortillas on a baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 10 – 12 minutes until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are golden brown.
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- Air Fryer Cheese Sticks
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Air Fryer Mexican Pizza
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 8" Flour Tortilla
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 1 packet Taco Seasoning
- 1/2 cup Salsa
- 1 teaspoon Hot Sauce Optional
- 1/4 cup Water
- 2 ounces Cream Cheese
- 4 ounces Enchilada Sauce
- 1/2 cup Monterey Jack Cheese
- 1/2 cup Cheddar Cheese
Optional Toppings
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked, with no pink remaining. Drain any excess grease and return the meat to the skillet. Stir in the taco seasoning, hot sauce, salsa, and water. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 4-5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Remove from heat and stir in the cream cheese until fully incorporated.1 pound Ground Beef, 1 packet Taco Seasoning, 1/2 cup Salsa, 1/4 cup Water, 2 ounces Cream Cheese, 1 teaspoon Hot Sauce
- Place an 8" flour tortilla on a flat surface. Spread the ground beef mixture evenly over the tortilla. Top with a second tortilla.8 8" Flour Tortilla
- Spoon 2 tablespoons of enchilada sauce over the top tortilla, then sprinkle with 2 tablespoons each of Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese.1/2 cup Monterey Jack Cheese, 4 ounces Enchilada Sauce, 1/2 cup Cheddar Cheese
- Place the assembled tortilla pizza in the preheated air fryer and cook for 5 minutes at 400°F. Check to see if the pizza is browned and the cheese is melted. If needed, continue cooking in 2-minute increments until the pizza reaches your desired level of doneness. Repeat these steps for the remaining pizzas.
- Top the cooked pizzas with your favorite toppings, such as salsa, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, green onions, and cilantro.Sour Cream, Diced Tomatoes, Cilantro, Shredded Lettuce, Green Onions, Salsa
- Slice and enjoy!
GREAT recipe – we loved it !! Thank you for sharing !
The air fryer gave the tortillas this addictive crunch that we all loved. And the layers of toppings made every bite sooo delicious. Even my husband who’s not a fan of Mexican food, went back for seconds! So good!