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Golden brown crispy chicken taquitos neatly arranged on a white plate, garnished with fresh cilantro, served alongside a small bowl of salsa, with a light wooden background, vibrant colors, and textured crispy shells.

Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos

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Crunchy, flavorful chicken taquitos made easy in the air fryer, filled with seasoned chicken and served with dipping sauces for a quick dinner or snack.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 taquitos

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb cooked chicken breast, shredded
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 8-10 small flour or corn tortillas
  • Cooking spray or oil spray
  • Fresh cilantro and salsa for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Mix shredded chicken with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  3. Warm tortillas slightly to make rolling easier.
  4. Place a spoonful of chicken mixture and cheese in each tortilla, roll tightly to form taquitos.
  5. Spray taquitos with cooking spray and place in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  6. Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through until crispy and golden.
  7. Serve hot with cilantro and salsa.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add chopped jalapenos or seasoned beans to the filling.
  • Use corn tortillas for traditional flavor or flour tortillas for a softer bite.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Method: Air frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten-Free option (with corn tortillas)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 taquitos
  • Calories: 250 Kcal
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg