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Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos

Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos: 6 Reasons You’ll Love Them

Crispy and flavorful air fryer chicken taquitos filled with seasoned chicken and cheese.

  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix chicken, cheese, salsa, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Warm tortillas in a microwave for 30 seconds to make them pliable.
  4. Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture and roll tightly.
  5. Brush the taquitos with olive oil.
  6. Place taquitos in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  7. Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown.

Notes

  • Serve with guacamole or sour cream.
  • Use leftover rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • Adjust spice level by adding jalapeños or hot sauce.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 taquitos
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

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