Air Fryer Taquitos

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Air fryer taquitos are the perfect afternoon snack, lunch or a simple dinner. A crispy shell wrapped around a cheesy, chicken filling.

Air fryer taquitos

If you are a fan of crispy and delicious snacks, then these air fryer taquitos will be perfect for you or the kiddos. With their golden and perfectly crispy exteriors, these air fryer taquitos are sure to please and serve many purposes.

Not only are these taquitos incredibly tasty, but they are also much healthier than their deep-fried counterparts. By using an air fryer, you still get crispy shells.

In this guide to air fryer taquitos, I’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of making these delicious treats, share some must-know tips. So, let’s get started!

How To Make Air Fryer Taquitos

Ingredients needed

  • Shredded chicken
  • Taco seasoning
  • Cream cheese
  • Onion
  • Mexican shredded cheese
  • Tortillas (see below)

The best and worst tortillas for taquitos

In your air fryer taquitos you want to use corn tortillas. But, do not buy them from the store! Head down to a local Mexican restaurant and order corn tortillas from there. They are cheap, fresh and better quality than the brittle versions you’ll find in the store.

Can you use flour tortillas? Yes, you can but the way the corn tortillas get crisp the flour tortillas do not do that. They’ll come out crispy then quickly get soggy before you can take a bite out of them.

Air fryer taquitos

Making the filling ahead of time and storage

This is a great recipe because the filling can be made and stored. Pull out the filling only when you’re ready to make the air fryer taquitos.

Making the taquitos in the air fryer

  1. To start, in a non-stick pan add in and sauté the onions. When the onions are almost done toss in the shredded and chopped chicken.
  2. Next, pour in the taco seasoning, add water then allow the seasoning to thicken. After the seasoning has thickened add in cream cheese and shredded Mexican cheese. Once everything is combined, remove from the heat and set to the side.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 400F.
  4. While preheating, add a spoonful of the chicken mix into each tortilla then wrap them tightly. You are going to want to make them on the small side, you’re not making burritos.
  5. Place a row of the wrapped taquitos, flap side down so they won’t come open into the air fryer. Cook for 12 minutes and flip halfway through. Note, if using flour tortillas you will not be able to cook them this long, adjust the cooking times.
  6. Once finished, allow them to cool a bit before serving because the insides will be hot.

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Air fryer taquitos

Air Fryer Taquitos

Air fryer taquitos are the perfect afternoon snack, lunch or a simple dinner. A crispy shell wrapped around a cheesy, chicken filling.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course, Snack
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 4 serving

Ingredients
 

  • 8 ounces cooked chicken, shredded & chopped
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 4 ounce cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 9-12 6 inch corn tortillas

Instructions
 

  • To start, in a non-stick pan add in and sauté the onions. When the onions are almost done toss in the shredded and chopped chicken.
  • Next, pour in the taco seasoning, add water then allow the seasoning to thicken. After the seasoning has thickened add in cream cheese and shredded Mexican cheese. Once everything is combined, remove from the heat and set to the side.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400℉.
  • While preheating, add a spoonful of the chicken mix into each tortilla then wrap them tightly. You are going to want to make them on the small side, you're not making burritos.
  • Place a row of the wrapped taquitos, flap side down so they won't come open into the air fryer. Cook for 12 minutes and flip halfway through. Note, if using flour tortillas you will not be able to cook them this long, adjust the cooking times.
  • Once finished, allow them to cool a bit before serving because the insides will be hot.
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