Easy Air Fryer Taquitos, which can also be baked are a delicious Mexican appetizer or meal made with tortillas, shredded chicken, salsa and spices. These easy rolled tacos have the crispiest exterior with a perfectly seasoned filling.
Air Fryer Taquitos
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.
Ingredients
- Corn or flour tortillas can be used for this recipe.
- Use either a homemade or store-bought taco seasoning.
- Sour cream can be low-fat or full-fat, depending on your personal choice.
- Shredded chicken is a favorite. Leftover rotisserie chicken can be used as well.
- Homemade salsa or a store-bought salsa or cantina salsa or great choices. Cantina style is a bit smokey and a nice addition to the taquitos.
Why this recipe works
- Using either the air fryer or baking the taquitos give a crispy and delicious meal without frying.
- This is a better for you option for enjoying a great rolled taco.
- The recipe is versatile. Beef or cheese can also be substituted for the filling.
Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe. Full instructions and baking instructions are below in the recipe card.
- In a bowl, add the chicken, sour cream, salsa and taco seasoning.
- Mix the ingredients well.
- Fill tortillas with 3-4 tablespoons of the chicken. Roll and set aside.
- Spray the air fryer basket with oil and place taquitos in to cook at 380 for 10 minutes. Spray the taquitos with oil before cooking.
- Remove and top with favorite pepper, cheese or sauce.
FAQs and Tips
- 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.
- Regardless of air frying or baking, be sure to not have the taquitos touching. This ensures a crispy exterior.
- We have found putting our oil in a food safe spray bottle is easier than using a non-stick spray. Especially great for baking and air frying.
Leftovers/ Freezer FAQs
- Any leftovers can be kept in a covered container for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave, following manufacturers instructions. Another option, in the oven at 350°F in an oven safe dish for about 10 minutes, until hot.
- 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.
Serving Suggestions
Air Fryer Taquitos, or baked 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.
Other recipes you may enjoy:
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 are a fabulous dinner choice and ready in less than 20 minutes. Enjoy any of our favorite Mexican recipes that we have written.
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Chicken Taquitos, Air Fryer or Baked
Equipment Needed:
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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
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 mixing bowl, combine the chicken, sour cream, salsa and taco seasoning.
- Once mixed fill the tortillas with 3-4 tablespoons of the chicken.
- 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 pepper, cheese or sauce.
Baked Chicken Taquitos
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray or oil.
- Follow step 1-4 in the air fryer instructions.
- Place the rolled chicken taquitos onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 15 - 20 minutes. The tortillas will be crispy and the filling warm.
- Top with your favorite sauce, salsa, and cheese.
