Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos
Delicious and crispy Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos filled with seasoned shredded chicken and cheese, offering a healthier alternative to traditional frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 15 taquitos
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon chipotle sauce (or 2 finely chopped chipotles in adobo sauce)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 15 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- Cooking spray (olive or avocado oil)
Instructions
- Mix: Combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, chipotle sauce, salt, cumin, smoked paprika, and garlic powder in a bowl until well combined.
- Warm: Microwave tortillas with a damp towel for 30 seconds to make them pliable.
- Fill and Roll: Place 2 tablespoons of filling and some shredded cheese on each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the air fryer basket.
- Preheat: Set air fryer to 400°F and spray taquitos with cooking spray.
- Cook: Air fry for 5 minutes, flip, spray again, and cook for another 2 minutes or until crispy.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately with your favorite toppings like queso fresco, guacamole, and salsa.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute shredded chicken with black beans or grilled vegetables. Use gluten-free tortillas for a gluten-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Find it online: https://easyumrecipes.com/air-fryer-chicken-taquitos/