Kid-Friendly Homemade Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos
Delightful air fryer chicken taquitos that are crispy, healthy, and perfect for a snack or meal. Customize easily to suit your family's tastes.
Ingredients
Filling Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Using rotisserie chicken is a quick option.
- 1 cup shredded cheese, such as cheddar or Monterey Jack Choose your preferred cheese.
- 1/2 cup cooked black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1/4 cup chopped bell peppers Any color bell pepper can be used.
- 1/4 cup chopped onions
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning Adjust to taste.
- 10 small flour or corn tortillas Use gluten-free if necessary.
Optional Toppings
- salsa
- sour cream
- guacamole
- diced tomatoes
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cheese, black beans, corn, bell peppers, onions, and taco seasoning. Mix everything until well combined.
- Warm the tortillas slightly in the microwave for about 20 seconds to make them easier to roll.
- Place about 2 to 3 tablespoons of the filling on one end of each tortilla. Roll it tightly, securing the filling inside.
Cooking
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray or brush it with olive oil.
- Arrange the taquitos in the basket, making sure they don’t touch each other for even cooking.
- Spray the taquitos lightly with cooking spray and air fry for about 8-10 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy, flipping them halfway through.
- Once they’re done, remove them from the air fryer and allow them to cool slightly before serving.
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Notes
Cool completely before storing in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat directly from frozen in the air fryer.