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Golden-brown crispy chicken taquitos arranged on a white plate, with visible flaky tortillas and seasoned shredded chicken filling, garnished with fresh cilantro and a side of lime wedges, styled for a casual home dinner setting.

Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos

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Easy homemade chicken taquitos made with shredded seasoned chicken, rolled in tortillas, and cooked to crispy perfection in the air fryer.

  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 8 taquitos 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1/2 cup diced onions
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
  • 8 small flour or corn tortillas
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, diced onions, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and cheese.
  2. Spoon the mixture onto each tortilla, roll tightly, and secure with toothpicks if needed.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray taquitos with cooking spray.
  4. Place taquitos in the air fryer basket in a single layer, cook for 10-12 minutes until golden and crispy, flipping halfway through.
  5. Serve hot with salsa, sour cream, and lime wedges.

Notes

  • Use corn or flour tortillas based on preference.
  • Ensure the filling is not overstuffed to prevent tearing.
  • For extra flavor, brush with melted butter before air frying.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten-Free (if using corn tortillas)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 taquitos
  • Calories: 210 Kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg