Air Fryer Taquitos

These air fryer taquitos are filled with a cheesy, spicy, chicken mix and cooks in under 10 minutes.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 7

Total Time 9

Servings servings

Calories 127kcal

Author Arman Liew

Ingredients

2 cups shredded chicken cooked
1/2 cup shredded cheese Mexican cheese blend, Monterey Jack, or Cheddar cheese.
1/4 cup salsa
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
10 small corn tortillas

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 190C/375F.
In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, cheese, sour cream, salsa, garlic powder and onion powder until well combined.
Warm the tortillas for 10-15 seconds in the microwave to make them more pliable. Place 2 tablespoons of the filling onto one half of each tortilla and press down to flatten. Roll up tightly and secure with several toothpicks.
Lightly grease the air fryer basket and place the taquitos into it, seam side down. Air fry for 7 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Discard the toothpicks and serve immediately.

Notes

To store: Let the leftovers cool completely, then store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

To freeze: Store the taquitos in a freezer bag and freeze for 3 months.

To reheat: Place the taquitos in a preheated air fryer and air fry at 350F/175C for 3-4 minutes, flipping halfway through. If reheating from frozen, add 1-2 minutes of air frying.

Recipe Variations

Protein. Swap the chicken for lean ground beef, ground turkey, or ground pork. Just make sure to use lean meat so the meat doesn’t add excessive grease to the filling.
Vegetarian. Substitute the meat for sofritas or refried beans.
More spices. Season the chicken with taco seasoning or a mix of chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper.

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