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air fryer chicken taquitos

Air fryer chicken taquitos: 5 Reasons to Love This Recipe

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

  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 8 taquitos 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
  2. In a bowl, mix the chicken, cheese, salsa, chili powder, and garlic powder.
  3. Warm the tortillas in a microwave for 30 seconds to make them pliable.
  4. Spoon the chicken mixture onto each tortilla and roll tightly.
  5. Place the taquitos seam-side down in the air fryer basket.
  6. Spray the taquitos with cooking spray.
  7. Cook for 10-12 minutes until golden and crispy.
  8. Serve with additional salsa if desired.

Notes

  • Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Use flour tortillas for a different texture.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taquito
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

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