Description
Air Fryer Taquitos are a healthier alternative to traditional taquitos, perfect for game day snacking without the guilt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 small corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the chicken, cheese, black beans, salsa, cumin, and garlic powder.
- Warm the corn tortillas in the microwave for about 30 seconds to make them pliable.
- Place a spoonful of the filling on each tortilla and roll them tightly.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and place the taquitos seam-side down in a single layer.
- Spray the tops of the taquitos with cooking spray.
- Air fry for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve with additional salsa or guacamole for dipping.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with sautéed vegetables or beans.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket for even cooking.
- These taquitos can be frozen before cooking for a quick snack later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg