Description
These Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos are a crispy, cheesy, and flavorful Mexican-inspired snack, perfect for an easy appetizer or meal. Made with tender shredded chicken, creamy cheeses, and zesty seasonings, these taquitos are cooked to golden perfection in the air fryer, delivering a crunchy exterior without deep frying.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 ½ cups shredded Monterey jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup salsa
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Taquitos
- 15–20 corn tortillas
- Olive oil, for brushing
Serving Suggestions
- Queso dip
- Guacamole
- Salsa
Instructions
- Combine the chicken and cheeses: In a medium mixing bowl, add the cooked shredded chicken along with the Monterey jack cheese and cheddar cheese. Stir well to evenly combine all the ingredients.
- Prepare the creamy seasoning mixture: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the softened cream cheese, salsa, sour cream, taco seasoning, and fresh lime juice until smooth and thoroughly combined.
- Mix the filling: Pour the creamy seasoning mixture into the bowl with the chicken and cheese. Stir everything together until you have a well-blended filling ready to be stuffed into tortillas.
- Soften tortillas: Stack the corn tortillas and wrap them in a damp paper towel. Microwave the stack for 20 seconds to make the tortillas soft and pliable for easy rolling.
- Fill and roll taquitos: Spoon approximately 3 tablespoons of the chicken cheese filling into the bottom third of each softened tortilla. Roll tightly to encase the filling completely.
- Brush with olive oil: Lightly brush the outsides of each rolled tortilla with olive oil to help achieve a crispy exterior during air frying.
- Arrange in air fryer: Place the taquitos in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, making sure to leave space between each one to allow proper air circulation. Prepare to cook in batches if necessary.
- Air fry until crispy: Cook the taquitos at 400°F (204°C) for 7-8 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time. They should be golden brown and crispy when done.
- Serve with dips: Remove the taquitos from the air fryer and serve immediately with your choice of queso dip, guacamole, and/or salsa for dipping.
Notes
- Using warm tortillas is crucial to prevent cracking while rolling; do not skip microwaving or warming them.
- Make sure to brush the taquitos evenly with olive oil for extra crispiness.
- Air fryer models vary, so monitor cooking time closely to avoid burning.
- These taquitos can be made ahead and reheated in the air fryer for a few minutes to re-crisp.
- For a spicier variation, add finely chopped jalapeños or hot sauce to the filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
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