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Coat 2 pounds of peeled and small diced russet potatoes in 3-4 tablespoons of oil.
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Season the potatoes with 1 ½ teaspoons salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon onion powder, and mix thoroughly to ensure even coating.
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Cook the potatoes in an air fryer at 400°F for 18-20 minutes, shaking the basket 2-3 times during cooking.
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Brown and crumble 1 pound of ground beef in a skillet. Drain excess grease and add 1 packet of taco seasoning along with the water as instructed on the taco seasoning packet. Cook according to packet directions and remove from heat.
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To serve, layer cooked potatoes topped with seasoned ground beef, then add shredded Mexican cheese. Finish with optional toppings such as pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream.