Air Fryer Pasta Tacos
Air Fryer Pasta Tacos mash up stuffed manicotti with bold taco flavors. Seasoned beef, green chiles, and melty cheddar are tucked into pasta tubes, coated in crunchy tortilla crumbs, and air-fried until golden and crisp outside with a juicy, cheesy center. Perfect for game day or a fun weeknight twist with salsa, hot sauce, sour cream, or guacamole.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Air Fryer Pasta Tacos, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 36 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 20
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 41
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 6 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
- 2
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until evenly browned, about 7 minutes.
- 3
Add the taco seasoning, green chiles, and RO*TEL, then stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Remove from the heat and stir in the Cheddar cheese.
- 4
Fill each pasta shell with the beef mixture and freeze for at least 30 minutes or up to 1 hour.
- 5
Meanwhile, whisk the eggs and milk together in a shallow dish. Place the crushed tortilla chips in a second shallow dish. Lightly coat the filled pasta with the egg wash and then coat in the crushed crumbs, pressing gently to help them adhere if needed.
- 6
Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- 7
Working in 2 batches, air fry the pasta tacos for 10 to 12 minutes. Serve with desired toppings.
- Calories 1043.84 kcal High 52%
- Protein 39.08 g Good Source 78%
- Carbohydrate 83.4 g 30%
- Total Fat 64.15 g High 82%
- Saturated Fat 22.59 g High 113%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 228.98 mg High 76%
- Sodium 1374.77 mg High 60%
- Dietary Fiber 5.75 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 2.51 g --
- Added Sugars 0.65 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 584.26 mg Good Source 45%
- Iron 2.72 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 383.38 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 60.81 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 4.72 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.9 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Air Fryer Pasta Tacos is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Diced Green Chiles, Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, Eggs, and Ground Beef. Each serving provides about 1043.84 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Air Fryer Pasta Tacos made of?
- The main ingredients are Diced Green Chiles, Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, Eggs, Ground Beef, Half & Half. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Air Fryer Pasta Tacos?
- About 50 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1043.84 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Air Fryer Pasta Tacos easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Air Fryer Pasta Tacos healthy?
- Air Fryer Pasta Tacos has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 1043.84 calories and 39.08 g of protein, or 78% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1374.77 mg (60% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 22.59 g (113% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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