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.

Questions

Can I make Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, 4 oz cream cheese, softened, 1/3 cup sour cream (for serving)) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free appetizer collection instead.

How long does Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Re-crisp leftovers in the air fryer at 350 F for three to four minutes; the microwave softens the coating.

Can I halve or double Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, air-fry in batches; a crowded basket steams instead of crisping.

Serve it with

Salsa Macha sauce
Horchata drink
Paloma drink

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