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    Home » Recipes » Chicken

    Chicken Taquitos Recipe, Air Fryer or Baked

    Published: Jan 22, 2023 · Modified: Jan 31, 2025 by Eileen Murphy Kelly

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    Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos pinterest pin of rolled taquitos on a plate/

    Easy Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos can also be baked and are a delicious Mexican appetizer or meal. The chicken is perfectly seasoned and there are just 5 ingredients to this easy recipe. These rolled tacos have the crispiest exterior with a perfectly seasoned chicken filling.

    Air fryer chicken taquitos on a platter.

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    • ❤️ Why this recipe works
    • 🥘Ingredients
    • 🥘 Equipment
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • How to store, reheat, and freeze
    • 💭 Expert Tips
    • 📋 Frequently Asked Questions
    • 🧾 Variations
    • 🥗 Serving Suggestions
    • 🍽 Similar recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ❤️ Why this recipe works

    • Using either the air fryer or baking the taquitos give a crispy and delicious meal without frying.
    • This is a healthier option for enjoying a great rolled taco.
    • The recipe is versatile. Beef or cheese can also be substituted for the filling.

    🥘Ingredients

    Ingredients to make taquitos in the air fryer.

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    • shredded chicken
    • taco seasoning, homemade or store-bought
    • sour cream
    • salsa
    • corn or flour tortillas

    🥘 Equipment

    • Cosori 5.8 Quart Air Fryer
    • Oil Spray Bottle
    • Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
    • Measuring Spoons and Cups

    🔪 Instructions

    This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.

    A bowl of chicken with spices to make taquitos.

    Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, add chicken, sour cream, salsa, and taco seasoning.

    Step 2: Mix the ingredients well.

    Step 3: Fill tortillas with 3-4 tablespoons of chicken. Roll and set aside.

    Step 4: Spray the air fryer basket with oil and place taquitos in to cook at 380°F/193°C for 10 minutes. Spray the taquitos with non-stick oil spray before air frying.

    Step 5: Remove and top with all your favorite toppings, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, or avocado.

    Air fryer taquitos on a plate.

    How to store, reheat, and freeze

    • Storage: Leftovers can be kept in a covered airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave, following manufacturer's instructions.
    • Reheat in the oven: Another option, in the oven at 350°F in an oven safe dish for about 10 minutes, until hot.
    • Freezing: These chicken taquitos freeze really well. They can be frozen up to 3 months in a freezer safe container. Defrost overnight in the fridge and use the air fryer or oven instructions.

    💭 Expert Tips

    Expert Tip: Regardless of air frying or baking, be sure to not have the taquitos touching. This ensures a crispy exterior.

    • We have found putting olive oil in a food-safe spray bottle is easier than using a non-stick spray. Especially great for baking and air frying.

    📋 Frequently Asked Questions

    How do I soften corn tortillas?

    Corn tortillas can be a bit tough to work with sometimes. Dampen a paper towel, wrap the corn tortillas in the dampened paper towel and microwave for about 30 - 40 seconds so they are more pliable.

    How long does it take to air fry taquitos?

    The taquitos take about 10 minutes to cook in the air fryer.

    🧾 Variations

    Our taquitos are rolled tortillas filled with shredded chicken.  You can also use shredded Mexican beef to make air fryer taquitos.

    Leftover rotisserie chicken is also great to use up in these tasty Mexican rolled tacos.

    For this recipe, I use both flour and corn tortillas.

    Flautas generally use flour tortillas. Some may not enjoy corn tortillas, so a combo of corn and flour tortillas pleases everyone.

    The flavors of the taquitos are super fresh. Top them with your favorite salsa, guacamole, and any of your favorite toppings.

    Do you want to change up this recipe? Here are some ways that you increase the flavor of this dish.

    🥗 Serving Suggestions

    Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos are awesome topped with Pico de Gallo or Roasted Tomatillo Salsa. Guacamole is another great topping.

    Shredded Monterey Jack or Instant Pot Queso would both be great options for these tasty rolled tacos. Cut up some tomatoes and shred some lettuce to top everything off. We love Avocado Crema drizzled on these taquitos.

    🍽 Similar recipes

    Easy Beef Enchilada Casserole is a delicious dinner choice made with ground beef.

    Frito Pie Casserole, another ground beef based casserole that is always a family favorite.

    Shrimp Taco Bowls is a fabulous dinner choice and it's ready in less than 20 minutes.  Enjoy any of our favorite Mexican recipes that we have

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    📖 Recipe

    rolled chicken taquitos

    Chicken Taquitos, Air Fryer or Baked

    Air Fryer or Baked Chicken Taquitos, a Mexican appetizer or meal made with shredded chicken, salsa, and sour cream.
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    Course: Appetizer, Main Course
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Keyword: air fryer chicken taquitos, baked chicken taquitos, chicken taquitos
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
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    Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 taquitos
    Calories: 210kcal
    Author: Eileen Kelly

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    Equipment Needed:

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    • Cosori 5.8 Quart Air Fryer
    • Oil Spray Bottle
    • Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
    • Measuring Spoons and Cups

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound cooked shredded chicken breasts Note 1
    • ½ cup sour cream Note 2
    • ½ cup salsa Note 3
    • 1 Tablespoon taco seasoning
    • 6 flour or corn tortillas, 6" to 8" in size

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    Instructions

    Air Fryer Taquitos

    • If using corn tortillas, dampen a paper towel, wrap the corn tortillas in the dampened paper towel and microwave for about 30 - 40 seconds. Or heat a pan over medium heat and warm the tortillas about 10 - 15 seconds per side. They will be pliable and easy to roll.
    • In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, sour cream, salsa, and taco seasoning.
    • Once mixed fill the tortillas with 3-4 tablespoons of the chicken down the center of each tortilla.
    • Tightly roll and set aside.
    • Spray the air fryer basket with oil. Place taquitos in the air fryer basket. Cook at 380°F for 10 minutes.
    • Remove and top with favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, and guacamole.

    Baked Chicken Taquitos

    • Preheat oven to 425°F/218°C. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick olive oil spray or oil.
    • Follow step 1-4 in the air fryer instructions.
    • Place the rolled chicken taquitos onto the prepared baking sheet.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 - 20 minutes. The tortillas will be crispy and the filling warm.
    • Top with your favorite sauce, salsa, and cheese.

    NOTES

    Be sure to check Expert Tips and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help make a delicious recipe.
    Note 1: Mexican Shredded Beef can be used to make this recipe. 
    Note 2: Softened cream cheese can be used in lieu of sour cream.
    Leftovers: Any leftovers can be kept in a covered airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave, following manufacturer's instructions. Another option, in the oven at 350°F in an oven-safe dish for about 10 minutes, until hot.
    Freezer Instructions: These chicken taquitos freeze really well. They can be frozen up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container. Defrost overnight in the fridge and use the air fryer or oven instructions. Or place the frozen taquitos in the air fryer at 380°F and cook about 15 minutes, be sure to spray with oil spray first. 
    They can be baked at 425°F, frozen for about 25-30 minutes. Also spray the pan and the taquitos with olive oil spray before baking the frozen rolled tacos. 
     
    I'm not a registered dietician, I do my best to provide the most accurate nutritional values. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation. Actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1taquito | Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 493mg | Potassium: 428mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 229IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg
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