Air-Fried Enchiladas with Beef and Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 10 corn tortillas
• 2 cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese
• 2 cups red enchilada sauce
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, for brushing
• 1/4 cup sour cream, for serving
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, for serving

Method

1. 1

   In a 9-inch skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and onion, breaking up the meat, until browned and no longer pink, 6 to 8 minutes.

   6:00 · Brown beef and onion
2. 2

   Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir in 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce and cook 2 minutes, then remove from heat.

   2:00 · Simmer beef filling
3. 3

   Warm the tortillas in the microwave, wrapped in a damp paper towel, for 30 seconds to make them pliable.

   0:30 · Warm tortillas
4. 4

   Spoon about 1/4 cup of the beef mixture and 2 tablespoons of cheese onto each tortilla, then roll tightly and place seam-side down on a plate.

5. 5

   Brush the outside of each rolled tortilla lightly with vegetable oil.

6. 6

   Arrange the enchiladas seam-side down in the air fryer basket in a single layer, working in batches if needed, and air-fry at 380°F until golden and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.

   8:00 · Air-fry enchiladas
7. 7

   Warm the remaining enchilada sauce in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, about 3 minutes.

   3:00 · Warm enchilada sauce
8. 8

   Transfer the air-fried enchiladas to a serving platter, spoon the warm sauce over the top, and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.

9. 9

   Top with sour cream and cilantro before serving.