Make a copycat Taco Bell Crunchwrap at home in your air fryer for a crispy shell! Stuffed with beef, cheese, and veggies, this Mexican inspired handheld is perfect for Taco Tuesday!
Add the seasoned beef and the water to a skillet on the stove over medium heat and cook for 5-7 minutes, until there is no pink left, breaking up the meat into very small pieces as you go. The final product should be smooth (no large chunks) and slightly wet still.Tip: use a potato masher or a ground meat chopper to make this easier
½ cup water
Lay one of the large burrito shells down on a clean work surface, and add ¼ of the nacho cheese sauce (about 2 Tbsp each) to the center of it. Then, top with ¼ of the cooked ground beef. Make sure to spread the layers out evenly to avoid lumpy Crunchwraps
4 large burrito size flour tortillas, ½ cup nacho cheese
Add a tostada shell over top of the ground beef layer
4 tostada shells (about 5" diameter)
Then, add ¼ of the lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream, and top with one of the street taco shells
2 plum tomatoes, ½ cup shredded Iceberg lettuce, ¼ cup sour cream, 4 small street taco size tortillas
Wrap the bottom (large) tortilla tightly up around the sides, making pleats on the top as you go (it should look a bit like a pinwheel), and then flip the Crunchwrap upside down, so the pleats/seams are on the bottom
Set the Crunchwraps into your air fryer in a single layer with the seam side down, and spray the tops with oil spray/mist
oil mist
Cook on the air fry setting at 400°F for 5-7 minutes (until it starts to brown), then flip (so the pleats are face up), spray with another coating of oil, and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until this side is also browned. Air fryers can vary, so add additional time as needed and based on preference of how browned you want it
Serve hot, with your favorite sides if desired!
Notes
To cook the ground beef in the air fryer (if you don’t have a stove to use), season it, spread it relatively evenly, and cook for 8-10 minutes at 400°F, until cooked through. Break it up well after cooking, and add a small amount of water to achieve the right consistency. The stove version comes out better in my opinion, but this works fine if that’s not an option for you!
Note that your lettuce is going to be soggier than it is at the restaurant. To get that nice crunch, we’re heating it longer than the quick press it gets usually, so it’s unavoidable. You can stuff a little extra in after cooking by cutting the Crunchwrap in half if it bothers you (but you won’t be able to unwrap the wrap)
You can substitute other meats instead of ground beef, such as ground turkey or chicken, or use a vegetarian meat substitute if preferred (like Morningstar chorizo crumbles)
You can adjust the ratio of toppings, swap the veggies, or omit things you don’t like - that’s the beauty of making your own! However, I’ve included the classic Taco Bell recipe options here
Crunchwraps are best enjoyed fresh. However, you can store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days
To reheat a Crunchwrap in the air fryer, air fry at 400°F for about 5-7 minutes, until warmed through and re-crisped
Exact nutritional values will vary based on brand and variety of ingredients, any sauces or sides added, and quantity consumed, so please consider this a guideline only
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