Taco Bell Mexican Pizza copycat is made with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, and cheese layered between tortillas, then topped with taco sauce and more melted cheese. It cooks right in the air fryer until the tortillas are crisp and the cheese is hot and melted.
Taco Bell was always one of those fun takeout stops for me, and the Mexican Pizza was something I had to recreate at home. Making it in the air fryer keeps it quick and easy while still giving you those crispy layers and familiar Taco Bell flavors.
Why I Love Taco Bell Mexican Pizza
About the Ingredients ⭐
- Ground Beef: Cooked with taco seasoning for the filling.
- Taco Seasoning: Adds classic taco flavor to the beef.
- Tortillas: Create the top and bottom layers of each Mexican pizza.
- Refried Beans: Spread over the bottom tortilla before adding the beef.
- Colby Jack Cheese: Adds the melty cheese layers.
- Taco Sauce: Spread over the top tortilla before adding more cheese.
- Toppings: Tomatoes, onion, jalapeños, cilantro, and lime finish the pizzas.
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below
How To Make Taco Bell Mexican Pizza
Cook the Beef: Brown the ground beef in a skillet, adding the taco seasoning halfway through cooking.
Build the Pizza: Preheat the air fryer to 350°F. Spread refried beans over one tortilla, then add the seasoned beef and a little cheese. Top with a second tortilla.
Add the Topping: Spread taco sauce over the top tortilla and sprinkle with more cheese.
Air Fry: Cook for 10–12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tortilla edges are lightly browned.
Finish: Top with tomatoes, onion, jalapeños, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Tips I Found Helpful 💙
- Don’t overfill: Too much filling can make the Mexican pizza difficult to handle.
- Watch the tortillas: Air fry just until the edges are crisp and the cheese is melted.
- Add fresh toppings last: Tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, and cilantro are best added after cooking.
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Taco Bell Mexican Pizza
Taco Bell Mexican Pizza is an easy copycat recipe made with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, and cheese layered between crispy tortillas. Taco sauce, melted cheese, and fresh toppings finish this air fryer version of the fast-food favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 1oz packet taco seasoning
- 12 6” soft tortilla shells
- 1 cup refried beans
- 8oz colby jack cheese, shredded
- 1 cup taco sauce
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup white onion, chopped
- 2 jalapenos, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- In a non-stick skillet, begin browning the ground beef over medium high heat. Add the taco seasoning half way through cooking. Set aside.
- Preheat your air fryer to 350℉ and spray the air fryer basket with non stick cooking spray.
- Assemble the taco pizza in the air fryer basket.Start with the bottom tortilla shell, evenly spread 2 ½ tablespoons of refried beans, top with 2 ½ ounces browned ground beef,
- sprinkle with a little bit of cheese and top with another tortilla shell.
- Using a spoon, spread some taco sauce on top and sprinkle with more cheese. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may have to cook these in batches.
- Cook the taco pizza for 10-12 minutes in the air fryer or until the cheese is completely melted and the edges of the tortilla shells are slightly browned.
- Top the taco pizzas with the chopped tomatoes, chopped onions, jalapeno slices and chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges and enjoy.
Notes
Drain the ground beef well to keep the tortillas from becoming greasy. Warm the refried beans before assembling so they're easier to spread. Keep the filling layers thin and avoid overfilling. Air fry in batches if needed, and add the tomatoes, onion, jalapeños, cilantro, and lime after cooking.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 605Total Fat: 35gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 121mgSodium: 1407mgCarbohydrates: 34gFiber: 6gSugar: 7gProtein: 39g
Refried Beans… disgusting. Maybe good without.
You don’t have to use the beans