Let’s spice up your dinner routine with these 16 Mexican air fryer recipes that deliver big flavors without the mess.
You will love how the basket creates perfectly crispy textures while using minimal oil for a lighter meal. From crunchy taquitos to tender fajitas, I have everything you need for a fiesta right here.
1. Air Fryer Mexican Street Corn on the Cob
I cannot oversell this stuff enough because you just have to taste it to believe the magic. You char the corn nicely before brushing the cob with some creamy mayo or sour cream.
Roll it in plenty of salty cotija cheese and finish everything with lots of zesty Tajin for an addictive bite.
2. Air Fryer Shrimp Fajitas
The trick to making shrimp fajitas in the air fryer involves cooking the sliced peppers and onions first. Those veggies need around 12 minutes to soften so the seafood does not come out rubbery.
You simply add the shrimp for the final few minutes once the peppers are tender.
3. Air Fryer Empanadas
These empanadas turn out incredibly light and flaky while holding tons of delicious fillings. This version uses savory spiced beef and onions for a satisfying bite.
You could also easily swap in chicken or carnitas for an equally tasty result.
4. Air Fryer Taco Salad Bowls
There is something so satisfying about enjoying your meal out of a crunchy tortilla bowl. Your air fryer basket happens to be the perfect size for shaping these crisp shells.
They only need about 5 minutes to crisp up so you can feed the whole family quickly.
5. Air Fryer Burrito
Restaurants usually seal their burritos on a flat grill to keep everything packed in neat and tight. You can recreate that effect at home by placing them seam side down in the basket.
Just be sure to wrap the tortilla tightly so there are no gaps before cooking for a few minutes.
6. Easy Air Fryer Salsa Verde
Roasting ingredients like bright and tangy tomatillos really helps bring out their special flavor profile. You can blend them into a salsa verde for tacos or serve it with chips for a yummy dip.
Using the fryer means you do not need to heat up the entire oven for such a small amount of food.
7. Air Fryer Steak Fajitas
This steak fajitas recipe will make your next Taco Tuesday one to talk about. Simply slice up your steak with peppers and onion before tossing everything in your favorite seasoning.
The entire meal cooks in around 12 minutes and tastes amazing with fresh guac.
8. Air Fryer Churros
You will not believe how amazing these treats come out without any deep frying required. The trick is piping the dough onto a baking sheet and letting it chill in the fridge first.
This step makes it easy to lift the stiff dough straight into the basket.
9. Air Fryer Shrimp Taco Recipe
I typically cook shrimp on the stove with lots of garlic and butter, but that is not always the healthiest choice.
This lighter version pops them in the air fryer for around 5 minutes to get them pink and perfect. It is a quick way to get dinner on the table without all that rich grease.
10. Easy Air Fryer Taquitos
Taquitos are one of my all time favorite late night snacks because they are crunchy and loaded with tender meat.
You just spray them with a bit of cooking spray before adding them to the basket to guarantee a crispy outer shell. They come out so much better than they do in a standard oven.
11. Air Fryer Enchiladas
The critical aspect of these enchiladas is definitely the topping since you need plenty of sauce and cheese.
The stuffed tortillas get smothered and baked until you have a warm and comforting dinner in no time at all. You can even save on dishes by lining the basket with foil for easy cleanup.
12. Street Corn Empanadas
This recipe gives you that fantastic street corn taste without the messy pile of used napkins afterwards. These little pockets are full of roasted corn with jalapeños and onion.
You finish them with plenty of lime juice for a zesty kick.
13. Air Fryer Mexican Pizza Recipe
This recipe tastes a lot like the famous fast food version and feels super satisfying. You layer tender refried beans with taco meat and salsa between two tortillas.
Top it off with even more cheese plus a little taco sauce to bring it all together.
14. Air Fryer Cheesy Taco Crescents
These crescent tacos are perfect if you are looking for a taco style recipe that is a little more filling.
You wrap your favorite savory ingredients in canned crescent dough like a pizza pocket instead of using tortillas. They bake up pillowy and piping hot for a fun twist on dinner.
15. Air Fryer Chimichangas
You can get the same great taste and texture of a chimichanga without all that added grease from deep frying.
These burritos are stuffed with ground beef or chopped pork along with rice and beans. It just needs 8 to 10 minutes in the basket to crisp up beautifully.
16. Air Fryer Tostadas
Tostadas are basically open face tacos that sit on a crispy tortilla instead of a soft one. You can use an extra rack to cook two at once and speed up the process.
Just add any cheese for the last couple of minutes so it melts perfectly.
