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air fryer chicken taquitos

Air fryer chicken taquitos: 5 Easy Steps to Crispy Perfection


  • Author: Christina R. Jones
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

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


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, cheese, and taco seasoning.
  3. Warm tortillas in the microwave for 20 seconds to make them pliable.
  4. Place a small amount of the chicken mixture on each tortilla.
  5. Roll the tortillas tightly and secure with a toothpick if needed.
  6. Spray the taquitos with cooking spray.
  7. Place in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  8. Cook for 10-12 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and crispy.
  9. Remove toothpicks and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Use leftover chicken for quicker preparation.
  • Adjust seasoning to your taste.
  • Serve with salsa or guacamole.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 taquitos
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

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