Description
Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos are the ultimate crispy snack that packs a flavorful punch! These golden-brown rolls are filled with tender, seasoned chicken and gooey cheese, all wrapped in crunchy corn tortillas. Perfect for any gathering or a cozy night at home, these taquitos are easy to make and endlessly customizable. Whether served with sour cream or salsa, they promise to elevate your snacking experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack blend)
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Olive oil spray
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup salsa
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder.
- Cook chicken in air fryer for 15-18 minutes until fully cooked. Flip halfway through for even crispiness.
- Shred the cooked chicken and mix with minced garlic and shredded cheese while warm.
- Place two tablespoons of the mixture onto each corn tortilla and roll tightly. Secure with toothpicks if necessary.
- Spray rolled taquitos lightly with olive oil. Arrange them in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for an additional 8-10 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
- Serve with sour cream and salsa for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg