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Crispy air-fried lentil tacos served with fresh toppings

Air Fryer Lentil Tacos

Air Fryer Lentil Tacos are a satisfying and healthy meal featuring seasoned lentils, fresh vegetables, and a crispy taco shell, making them perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Taco Shells and Filling
  • 8 pieces Hard Taco Shells Choose crunchy taco shells for best results.
  • 2 cans Canned Lentils Drained and rinsed.
  • 1 packet Fajita or Taco Seasoning Use your favorite brand.
Toppings
  • 1 cup Grated Cheese Use your preferred cheese for melting.
  • 1 cup Shredded Iceberg Lettuce Adds crunch.
  • 1 medium Tomato Chopped and deseeded.
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream For a tangy finish.
  • 2 tablespoons Chives Chopped for garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your air fryer to 180°C (360°F).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the drained and rinsed lentils with the fajita or taco seasoning, stirring until fully coated.
Assembly
  1. Arrange the hard taco shells upright in the air fryer basket.
  2. Spoon the lentil filling generously into each taco shell, using about two heaped spoonfuls per taco.
  3. Top each taco with a layer of grated cheese.
Cooking
  1. Air fry the tacos at 180°C for about 5 minutes, watching them to ensure they don’t brown too much.
  2. Remove the hot tacos carefully and top them with shredded lettuce, finely chopped tomatoes, sour cream, and chives.
Serving
  1. Enjoy your flavorful Air Fryer Lentil Tacos!

Notes

Customize your spice level as desired and consider additional fillings like black beans or corn. Meal prep the lentil filling ahead of time for a quick assembly.