Air Fryer Crispy Ground Beef Taquitos

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until fully browned, breaking it up into very fine crumbles. Drain any excess grease if desired. Stir in the taco seasoning and water, simmering for 2 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the beef is intensely seasoned. Set aside.

Line the air fryer basket with a sheet of parchment paper. Divide the shredded cheddar cheese into four equal mounds, spacing them out. Air fry at 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius) for 4 to 5 minutes until the cheese is completely melted, bubbly, and the edges are deeply golden brown.

Working quickly while the cheese circles are still warm and pliable, spoon a line of the warm beef filling down the center of each cheese disc. Roll the cheese tightly around the beef into a straw shape. Place them seam-side down on a plate to cool and crisp up.

In a small cup, stir together the sour cream and hot sauce until smooth.

Arrange the crispy taquitos on a platter and drizzle heavily with the spicy sour cream sauce. Serve immediately while hot and crunchy.