Did you know you can make homemade air fryer taquitos easily?
If you are someone who loves to explore new flavors, you simply can’t miss Mexican deliciousness.
The cuisine is rich in spices and flavors. Whether it's salsa, guacamole, or tortillas, you have so many options and variations.
One such dish is taquitos. These are rolled made with either flour or corn tortillas that are fried in the pan.
Filled with shredded chicken, salsa, and sour cream, these taquitos are a perfect appetizer or a snack.
Now, the thing about taquitos is that they are normally fried in a pan, which means a lot of oil and fat. So, if you are a health-conscious or a diet-conscious person, you would want to skip it.
But! That doesn't mean you can't enjoy the delicious taquitos and bite into them. You can always make a healthier version!
An air fryer is a great invention that fries almost anything without using a lot of oil.
Pretty cool, eh?
So, if you want to indulge in the goodness of taquitos, try this recipe where we air fry it instead of deep-frying! And believe me, when I say it, the result is perfection. The taquitos end up golden, crispy, and delicious.
What exactly is a taquito?
If you haven't had a taquito before, you are missing out. Taquitos are smaller tortilla shells - and it can be flour or corn tortillas - and they are rolled up with chicken or beef as well as cheese inside of it. They are then fried.
Why We Love This Recipe
Ever since I tried the air-fried version of the taquitos, I have fallen in love with it. It is addictive! Not just to me but my kids as well. Here is why we simply love this recipe:
- It is super easy to make. If you have leftover chicken or even steak in your refrigerator, you can use it as a filling for taquitos. Plus, air frying is easy as well. Simply place it in the basket and air fry. The only thing you have to keep in mind is turning them halfway!
- You can serve these as appetizers or snacks as well. Whether it's game night, girl’s night, or a movie night, air-fried taquito save the day.
- If you love Mexican flavors, these chicken taquitos are a perfect treat for you!
- Because they are not deep-fried in oil, air-fried taquitos are a healthy option.
- It is versatile. So, you can customize it according to your liking. You can replace chicken with beef or pork as well. Moreover, you can add pickled vegetables to it as well. The options as unlimited.
🥘 Ingredients
- 1 lb shredded cooked chicken
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup fresh cantina style salsa
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 6 flour tortillas (6"-8" in size)
Variations
It is is easy to change things up with these taquitos.
You can change out the chicken filling for ground beef, pork, shrimp, or carne asada.
Add some chopped jalapeños or serrano peppers to give it some spice.
Try using corn tortillas instead of flour ones.
🍽 Equipment
These taquitos don't take a lot of equipment.
- Air Fryer
- Oil Mister
- Mixing Bowl
- Spoon
🔪 Instructions
Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken, sour cream, salsa and taco seasoning.
Step 2: Once mixed fill the tortillas with 3-4 tablespoons of the chicken. Roll and set aside.
Step 3: Spray the air fryer basket with oil and place taquitos in to cook at 380 for 10 minutes. Spray the taquitos with oil before cooking.
Step 4: Remove and top with favorite pepper, cheese or sauce.
Best Dipping Sauces
Traditionally taquitos are covered in a layer of cheese and served alongside a dipping sauce. Again, you can choose to serve it with any dipping sauce you like. Here are a few ideas for you to try:
- Sour cream: sour cream is a great way to cool down the flavors of this taquito.
- Salsa: add some spice with delicious salsa. Or, even mix the salsa with sour cream.
- Cheese dip: create a perfectly delicious cheesy dip with a blend of different cheeses.
- Avocado ranch: It is a delicious, creamy, and healthy option with simple ingredients like avocado, Greek yogurt, garlic, cilantro, and seasonings.
- Jalapeno dip: Jalapeno in mayonnaise along with garlic, lime juice, cumin, and cilantro is the perfect blend of Mexican flavors.
- Chipotle ranch: ranch dressing and chipotle pepper make up a perfect pair to go with air-fried taquitos.
Recipe
Air Fryer Taquitos
These air fryer taquitos are a perfect blend of chicken, sour cream, and salsa and perfect air fried to the perfect crispiness.
Ingredients
- 1 lb shredded cooked chicken
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup fresh cantina style salsa
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 6 flour tortillas (6"-8" in size)
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken, sour cream, salsa and taco seasoning.
2. Once mixed fill the tortillas with 3-4 tablespoons of the chicken. Roll and set aside.
3. Spray the air fryer basket with oil and place taquitos in to cook at 380°F for 10 minutes. Spray the taquitos with oil before cooking and flip halfway through.
4. Remove and top with favorite pepper, cheese or sauce.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1 taquitoAmount Per Serving: Calories: 381Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 704mgCarbohydrates: 32gFiber: 3gSugar: 3gProtein: 24g
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