Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos are crispy, easy to make and delicious! This recipe is made with chicken, spices, green chilies, tortillas and cheese.
Why you'll love Chicken Taquitos in the Air Fryer:
- Healthier - Since these are air fried instead of deep fried, they require much less oil, but still have an amazing crisp.
- Use up leftover chicken - If you have leftover rotisserie chicken, this recipe is a perfect way to use it.
- Easy to make - There's truly no need to buy Trader Joe's Chicken Taquitos when these homemade taquitos take minutes to make.
Ingredients overview:
- cooked shredded chicken - I used my Mixer Shredded Chicken, but you can also use shredded rotisserie chicken.
- canned diced mild green chilis - I recommend mild, unless you like things spicy.
- spices - A combination of smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano and ground black pepper!
- shredded cheddar cheese - I always shred mine fresh. It melts nicer and has less added ingredients.
- 5.5-6 inch corn tortillas - The perfect size!
- olive oil spray - For making things crispy!
Ingredient substitutions:
- protein - You can use ground beef, ground turkey or ground chicken for this recipe. Cook the ground meat with the chilis and spices before adding it to the tortilla. You can even use canned beans!
- cheese - Use monterey jack cheese, pepper jack cheese or chihuahua cheese.
How to make chicken taquitos in the air fryer?
A complete list of ingredients, amounts and instructions is located on the recipe card below.
Step 1
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
- Place the shredded chicken, chilies and spices into a bowl and combine. Note: The chicken does not have to be warm.
Step 2
- Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel on a plate and microwave for 30 seconds or until warm. This will keep the tortillas from breaking when you wrap them. Only do 4 tortillas at a time.
- To assemble, place a little of the chicken filling at the bottom of the tortilla, add a sprinkle of cheese, roll and secure it with a toothpick. Make sure the toothpick pokes through the fold. Refer to the photo.
Step 3
- Spray them with olive oil on both sides.
- Place them in the air fryer in a single layer. You will probably have to cook them in 2 batches.
- Air fry at 400 degrees F for 6-8 minutes.
Step 4
- Remove the toothpicks before serving.
- Serve with salsa and avocado yogurt dip. To make the dip, mix avocado, full-fat Greek yogurt, fresh lime juice, salt and fresh cilantro.
Recipe pro-tips:
- Preheat your air fryer for even cooking.
- Be sure to place the tortillas in the microwave as instructed or they will break when you roll them.
- Make sure the toothpick pokes through the fold or it will unravel.
- Don't forget to spray both sides of the taquito or both sides won't crisp up.
Topping ideas:
- salsa
- avocado yogurt sauce
- sour cream
- jalapeños
- fresh cilantro
- Pico de gallo
- shredded lettuce
Dietary adaptations:
- gluten-free - This recipe is naturally gluten-free.
- dairy-free - Use non-dairy cheese or skip the cheese all together.
- vegan - Use beans instead of chicken and use non-dairy cheese or don't add it.
Of course, always check to make sure all the products you are using comply with the diet you follow.
Storage and reheating instructions:
- Store leftover Air Fryer Taquitos in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.
- Reheat them in an oven or air fryer until warm.
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Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos
Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos are crispy, easy to make and delicious! This recipe is made with chicken, spices, green chilies, tortillas and cheese.
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups cooked shredded chicken
- 4 ounces canned diced mild green chilis
- ½ tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 12 5.5-6 inch corn tortillas
- 4 sprays olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F. Place the shredded chicken, chilies and spices into a bowl and combine. Note: The chicken does not have to be warm.
- Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel on a plate and microwave for 30 seconds or until warm. This will keep the tortillas from breaking when you wrap them. Only do 4 tortillas at a time.To assemble, place a little of the chicken filling at the bottom of the tortilla, add a sprinkle of cheese, roll and secure it with a toothpick. Make sure the toothpick pokes through the fold. Refer to the photo.
- Spray them with olive oil on both sides.Place them in the air fryer in a single layer. You will probably have to cook them in 2 batches.Air fry at 400 degrees F for 6-8 minutes.
- Remove the toothpicks before serving.Serve with salsa and avocado yogurt dip. To make the dip, mix avocado, full-fat Greek yogurt, fresh lime juice, salt and fresh cilantro.
Notes
The nutrition information is calculated for 1 taquito.
Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 151
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 31mg10%
Sodium 232mg10%
Potassium 148mg4%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 0.3g0%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 290IU6%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 98mg10%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
This nutrition information is an estimate and should not be taken as fact. The owner of this website is not liable for this estimation.
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Grace
I normally stay away from taquitos because they are heavy and fried. These are AMAZING - not too much cheese but yummy and crispy too.
YAY! 🙂