Sizzling Air Fryer Mexican Ground Beef & Zucchini
A quick, flavorful, and budget-friendly weeknight dinner featuring seasoned ground beef and tender zucchini, all cooked to perfection in the air fryer. This low-carb, protein-packed meal delivers satisfying sizzling textures and authentic Mexican spices in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef 85% lean recommended
- 3 medium zucchini cut into 1/2-inch half-moons
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil divided
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
Notes
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes to maintain texture. Make-Ahead: You can chop the vegetables and mix the spices the night before. Variations: Add diced bell peppers along with the zucchini, or swap the ground beef for ground turkey or chicken. For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.