Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos

Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    30 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    188

Crispy, golden-brown taquitos, air-fried to perfection, offer a delightful shortcut to a satisfying Mexican-inspired meal. Featuring tender shredded chicken enveloped in warm, pliable corn tortillas, these taquitos are incredibly easy to customize with your favorite toppings and sides.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    12 g
  • Cholesterol
    59 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    14 g
  • Saturated Fat
    4 g
  • Sodium
    230 mg
  • Sugar
    1 g
  • Fat
    10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Gather all ingredients.

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Recipe View Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook until soft and translucent, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add green chiles and Mexican tomato sauce; stir to combine. Add shredded chicken, Mexican cheese blend, and Neufchâtel cheese. Cook and stir until cheeses have melted and mixture is warmed through, about 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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Recipe View Heat tortillas in a skillet or directly on the grates of a gas stove until soft and pliable. Place 3 tablespoons of chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Fold over and roll into taquitos.

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Recipe View Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place taquitos in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching, and mist with avocado oil.

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Recipe View Cook until golden brown, about 6 to 9 minutes. Turn taquitos over, mist with avocado oil, and air fry until crispy, about 3 to 5 minutes.

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Recipe View Serve and enjoy!

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of cumin or chili powder to the chicken mixture.
To prevent taquitos from unrolling during air frying, secure them with toothpicks before cooking.
Serve with a variety of toppings such as sour cream, guacamole, salsa, or a drizzle of hot sauce for a personalized culinary experience.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 62 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (6)
  • Lorna Hand

    The air fryer is a game-changer for making taquitos. They're so much healthier than frying them in oil.

  • Lance Schaefer

    I used leftover grilled chicken and added a can of black beans. They turned out great!

  • Edwardo Strosin

    These are perfect for a quick lunch or a party appetizer. I'll definitely be making them again!

  • Elmira Harber

    I added a little bit of cumin and chili powder to the chicken mixture for extra flavor.

  • Alysson Green

    These were so easy and delicious! My kids loved them, and I loved how quickly they came together.

  • Ewald Little

    I had some trouble with the tortillas cracking. Next time, I'll try warming them for a little longer.

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