Air Fryer Taquitos

5 from 1 vote

Dive into the world of delicious, easy-to-make air fryer taquitos, a recipe that promises a crispy exterior filled with a flavorful, cheesy chicken mixture. Perfect for a quick meal or a fun appetizer, these taquitos will become your new favorite air fryer fix!

Prep Time10

Cook Time6

Total Time16

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings:

Calories: 491kcal

Author: Val

Equipment

Air Fryer
Mixing bowl (for the filling)
Kitchen tongs
Silicone brush
Serving plate
Knife
Cutting board

Ingredients

½ tablespoon avocado oil
4 flour tortillas (7-8 inches in diameter)
1 chicken breast (cooked and finely chopped)
2 tablespoon red Mexican salsa
1 teaspoon taco seasoning
3 tablespoon cheddar cheese
2 tablespoon cream cheese
1 teaspoon dried cilantro leaves

Instructions

Start by heating your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
Mix the finely chopped cooked chicken, taco seasoning, salsa, cheddar cheese, dried cilantro, and cream cheese in a small bowl. Fresh cilantro is a great upgrade if you have it on hand.
Ensure your chicken is already cooked to your liking, either boiled or smoked. For a custom taco seasoning, simply blend together salt, garlic powder, paprika (smoked or sweet), cumin, a dash of chili powder, and oregano.
Take a tortilla, spoon about two tablespoons of filling into the center, then roll it halfway into a tube. Brush avocado oil on the exposed tortilla edge to help keep it sealed.
Complete rolling the taquito and lay it seam-side down. Do this for the rest of your tortillas, and lightly oil the outside with a silicone brush.
Place the taquitos in the air fryer basket in a single layer, spaced apart for even cooking.
Cook them for 6 minutes. Check the color for your preferred crispiness, adding 2-3 minutes more if you like them extra crispy.
Once done, serve your taquitos with extra salsa or dips of your choice. Enjoy your delicious and crunchy air fryer taquitos!

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