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Air Fryer Taquitos

Published: Feb 17, 2022 · Modified: Sep 12, 2024 by Kristina Tipps · This post may contain affiliate links for which I earn a small commission.

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Homemade taquitos in the air fryer are so delicious! This recipe includes instructions for making cheesy beef taquitos and cheesy chicken taquitos. Air fryer taquitos are a fun food for Mexican night and parties.

air fried taquitos on a plate of lettuce and topped with salsa and cilantro
Table Of Contents
  • Ingredients
  • Step-By-Step Instructions
  • What To Serve With Taquitos
  • Helpful Recipe Tips and Facts
  • Recipe
  • Recipe Reviews

It's so easy to make homemade air fryer taquitos! I have 2 options for fillings, a cheesy chicken taquito filling and a cheesy beef taquito filling.

But there are even more variations than this! Follow the guidelines below for temperature and timing, but use a shredded buffalo chicken, pulled barbecue chicken, and even cheesy ranch chicken. These are a few unique ways to get creative with your taquito stuffings!

Don't want to make your taquitos completely from scratch? Here's how to air fry a box of frozen store bought taquitos.

Taquitos were one of the first recipes I made in my air fryer. I used to pan fry my homemade chicken taquitos, but they came out so delicious that they were my motivation to try and cook everything I could in the air fryer. So far, it's been working out amazingly well. Just check out my other air fryer recipes to see what I've been up to!

*I have 3 air fryers- an Instant Pot Duo Crisp, Instant Omni Plus oven-style and an Ultenic basket-style. I've made this recipe in all of these and there are no significant differences in cook time or outcome.

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Ingredients

Chicken Taquitos

  • Rotisserie chicken: you can substitute with shredded chicken you already have on hand, too or make this delicious slow cooker rotisserie style chicken rather than buying one.
  • Taco seasoning: or other Mexican seasoning variety. Use my homemade taco seasoning for the best flavor!
  • Mexican cheese: cheddar cheese and monterey jack are great too!

Beef Taquitos

  • Ground beef
  • Taco seasoning: my homemade beef taco seasoning works perfectly.
  • Mexican cheese

You also need corn or flour tortillas and oil spray (I use olive oil spray). I prefer the taste and crispiness of corn tortillas, but you may prefer using flour tortillas because these are easier to roll and cook without cracking.

plain taquitos on a napkin

Step-By-Step Instructions

Make both the chicken taquitos and the beef taquitos or just one filling. This recipe yields 15 chicken and 15 beef taquitos as written.

STEP 1: Make the chicken filling, if using. In a small mixing bowl, mix together the rotisserie chicken, taco seasoning and Mexican cheese.

STEP 2: Make the beef taquito filling, if using. Brown the ground beef in a large pan over medium heat for 5 minutes. Pour in ⅔ cup of water and the 3 tablespoon of taco seasoning. Stir and let simmer over low heat for 3 minutes. Transfer beef mixture to a mixing bowl and stir in the Mexican cheese.

STEP 3: Wrap 5 tortillas in a damp paper towel and heat for 30 seconds in the microwave. Lay a warm tortilla flat and fill with 2 tablespoon of either chicken filling or beef filling. Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling and place seam-side down in an oiled air fryer basket. Repeat until you can no longer fit any taquitos in the air fryer. *For the crispiest taquitos, don't let them touch in the basket.

uncooked rolled taquitos in the air fryer basket

STEP 4: Spray the taquitos tightly with oil. Set the air fryer to 350°F for 14 minutes. Flip taquitos at the 7 minute mark and spray again with oil.

STEP 5: Use tongs to remove the taquitos from the air fryer one at a time. They will just start to turn golden brown when done. Repeat steps 3 and 4 as many times as needed to cook all taquitos. *You'll need to work in batches depending on the size of your air fryer and how many taquitos you are cooking.

STEP 6: Serve warm or at room temperature with toppings of your choice, such as salsa, sour cream, cilantro, pico de gallo, taco sauce, and Mexican crema.

air fried taquitos on a plate of lettuce and topped with salsa and cilantro

What To Serve With Taquitos

Serve with:

  • Sour cream
  • Salsa roja
  • Salsa verde
  • Mango pico de gallo
  • Mexican crema
  • Guacamole
  • Instant Pot Mexican black beans
  • Spanish rice
air fryer taquitos on a napkin with guacamole, salsa, and sour cream

Helpful Recipe Tips and Facts

Are Taquitos Good In The Air Fryer?

Of course they are! Air fried taquitos turn out crispy, golden brown and absolutely delicious.

How Long To Air Fry Taquitos?

At 350° F, taquitos take 10-14 minutes to air fry.

Can You Cook Frozen Taquitos In An Air Fryer?

Yes, you can cook frozen taquitos in an air fryer! Frozen store bought taquitos will need approximately 5 minutes in the air fryer at 375°F. If reheating these homemade taquitos directly from frozen, they will need about 10 minutes. Simply place the taquitos on an oiled air fryer basket or tray and air fry for the recommended amount of time.

How Do You Keep Corn Tortillas From Cracking When Making Taquitos?

To keep corn tortillas from cracking, warm them in the microwave. Stack 5 tortillas and wrap in damp paper towels. Microwave for 20-30 seconds. Stuff the taquitos when the corn tortillas are still warm. If you are having difficulty with the corn tortillas, flour tortillas work great in this recipe too. They are easier to work with and less likely to crack.

How Long Do Taquitos Last In The Freezer?

Air fried taquitos last up to 3 months in the freezer for optimal quality. Allow them to cool completely, then wrap with plastic and seal in a freezer-safe bag.

How Do I Reheat Taquitos?

They can be reheated in the air fryer from frozen at 350° Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes. Defrosted taquitos can be reheated in the air fryer for 3-5 minutes.

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Recipe

air fried taquitos on a plate of lettuce and topped with salsa and cilantro

Air Fryer Taquitos

Kristina Tipps
Homemade taquitos in the air fryer are so delicious! This recipe includes instructions for making cheesy beef taquitos and cheesy chicken taquitos. Air fryer taquitos are a fun food for Mexican night, parties, and when watching the Super Bowl!
4.66 from 38 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes minutes
Total Time 25 minutes minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 30
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • air fryer
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • 30 corn tortillas small sized
  • olive oil cooking spray

Chicken Taquitos

  • 3 cups rotisserie chicken shredded
  • 2 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 1 cup Mexican cheese

Beef Taquitos

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 3 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 1 cup Mexican cheese

Instructions
 

  • Make the chicken filling. In a small mixing bowl, mix together the ingredients for the chicken taquitos.
  • Make the beef taquitos. Brown the ground beef in a large pan over medium heat for 5 minutes. Pour in ⅔ cup of water and the 3 tablespoon of taco seasoning. Stir and let simmer over low heat for 3 minutes. Transfer beef mixture to a mixing bowl and stir in the Mexican cheese.
  • Wrap 5 tortillas in a damp paper towel and heat for 20 seconds in the microwave. Lay a warm tortilla flat and fill with 2 tablespoon of either chicken filling or beef filling. Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling and place seam-side down in an oiled air fryer basket. Repeat until you can no longer fit any taquitos in the air fryer. *For the crispiest taquitos, don't let them touch in the basket.
  • Spray the taquitos tightly with oil. Set the air fryer to 350°F for 14 minutes. Flip taquitos at the 7 minute mark and spray again with oil. At 10 minutes, check to ensure they are not burning. They will be golden brown when done.
  • Use tongs to remove the taquitos from the air fryer one at a time. Repeat steps 3 and 4 as many times as needed to cook all taquitos. *You'll need to work in batches depending on the size of your air fryer and how many taquitos you are cooking.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature with toppings of your choice, such as salsa, sour cream, cilantro, pico de gallo, taco sauce, and crema.

Notes

*Serving size is for 2 taquitos.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ozCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 13gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 384mgPotassium: 93mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 88IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Jerika says

    February 18, 2022 at 1:41 am

    5 stars
    This Homemade taquitos looks so delish!:) We will be having this over the weekend. Thanks!:)

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