Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos

Name: Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great); 12 corn tortillas (6-inch); 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 4 oz cream cheese, softened; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp chili powder; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 2 tsp fresh lime juice; as needed cooking spray; 1/3 cup sour cream (for serving); 1/2 cup salsa (for serving); 1 avocado, sliced or mashed

Shredded seasoned chicken and melted cheese rolled tight in corn tortillas, then air-fried until shattering-crispy - great for a crowd or a quick weeknight snack.

32 minEasyServes 4300 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
12 corn tortillas (6-inch)
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp kosher salt
2 tsp fresh lime juice
as needed cooking spray
1/3 cup sour cream (for serving)
1/2 cup salsa (for serving)
1 avocado, sliced or mashed

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, mix 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great), 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, 4 oz softened cream cheese, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 2 tsp fresh lime juice until evenly combined.
2

Warm 12 corn tortillas (6-inch) in a damp paper towel in the microwave for 30-45 seconds until pliable - this prevents them from cracking when you roll them.
3

Place about 2-3 tablespoons of filling in a line down the center of each tortilla. Roll tightly and place seam-side down. Secure with a toothpick if needed.
4

Preheat your air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes. Arrange taquitos seam-side down in a single layer and spray all over with cooking spray.
5

Air fry at 400°F for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through. Work in batches if needed.
6

Serve immediately with 1/3 cup sour cream (for serving), 1/2 cup salsa (for serving), and 1 sliced or mashed avocado.

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What is Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos?

Shredded seasoned chicken and melted cheese rolled tight in corn tortillas, then air-fried until shattering-crispy - great for a crowd or a quick weeknight snack. This reference files it under Mexican appetizer: made in an air fryer, rated easy and about 32 minutes start to finish.

How hot should the oil be for Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos?

For Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos, the air fryer is set to 400 F (about 205 C) in step 4. The longest stretch at that heat is 10 minutes, in step 5. Air fryers run hot or cool by model, so check two minutes early the first time. The frying oil is held at 400 F (about 205 C) in step 5. Hotter scorches the outside before the inside cooks, and cooler turns it greasy.

What can I use instead of sour cream in Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos?

The entry for Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos calls for 1/3 cup sour cream (for serving). In its place: Full-fat plain Greek yogurt, measure for measure. In hot sauces, add it off the heat.

How hot is Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos?

Only mildly. The heat in Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos comes from 1 tsp chili powder. For a milder plate, halve the chili powder; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

How many calories are in Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 300 calories, with 16 g protein, 28 g carbohydrate and 12 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 420 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Serve it with

Salsa Macha sauce
Horchata drink
Paloma drink

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