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Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos – Chicken

Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos – Chicken

  • Author: Alice Barry
  • Total Time: 18 mins
  • Yield: 10 taquitos 1x
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

These Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos are crispy, flavorful, and easy to make. With tender shredded chicken, creamy cheese, and a hint of spice, they deliver all the crunch of traditional taquitos without the grease. Perfect for quick dinners, snacks, or meal prep, this air fryer version is lighter, faster, and full of flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
  • 1/4 cup salsa or diced green chiles
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 10 small corn or flour tortillas
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, shredded cheese, salsa or green chiles, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix until creamy and well combined.
  2. Warm tortillas in the microwave for 20–30 seconds wrapped in a damp paper towel until pliable.
  3. Place 2–3 tablespoons of the filling along the lower third of each tortilla and roll tightly.
  4. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
  5. Lightly coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray and arrange the taquitos seam-side down in a single layer. Spray the tops lightly with cooking spray.
  6. Air fry for 6–8 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and crispy.
  7. Serve hot with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for dipping.

Notes

  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket for even cooking.
  • Freeze unbaked taquitos for up to 3 months and air fry directly from frozen.
  • Use corn tortillas for a traditional flavor or flour tortillas for a softer crunch.
  • Reheat leftovers in the air fryer at 350°F for 3–4 minutes to maintain crispiness.
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 mins
  • Category: Main Course, Snack
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 taquitos
  • Calories: 230
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos – Chicken, crispy taquitos, air fryer recipes, healthy chicken taquitos, Mexican snacks

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