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Easy Air Fryer Taquitos

Delicious filling and corn tortillas are rolled and air fried to create a crispy Mexican Food favorite. Smothered in our favorite toppings, this easy air fryer recipes is made for weeknight dinners and fun party appetizers.
Course Appetizer, Appetizers, Dinner, Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 12 Servings
Calories 127kcal
Author Diana Reis

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Basting Brush

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Filling see notes
  • 12 Corn Tortillas white or yellow corn
  • 3 Tablespoons Canola Oil

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the filling with taco seasoning and set aside until your are ready to fill the corn tortillas.
  • Soften the corn tortillas. Wrap a small stack of tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds. Heating the tortillas makes them soft and pliable.
  • Next, brush each tortilla front and back with canola oil. You can also use a cooking spray. It is very easy to get a light coating using the oil spray. The canola oil has a high smoke point that won’t burn in the air fryer. It also adds the flavor you would get from deep frying and helps the corn tortilla get crispy on the outside.
  • To fill, place filling in the center of the corn tortilla and spread from end to end in a thin line. Use about 2 tablespoons of filling per tortilla. Then sprinkle shredded cheese over the filling. Try not to overstuff the tortillas.
  • Roll the corn tortillas around the filling as tight as possible. Lay rolled taquitos seam side down to keep them closed.
  • Once you’ve made up all of your taquito rolls, pre-heat the air fryer to 375°F.
  • Place seam-side down in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry taquitos for 4-6 minutes or until they are golden brown. For best results, do not crowd the air fryer. Cook remaining taquitos in batches using the same method.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Taquitos Fillings
Cheesy Chicken Taquitos
  • 1 Cup Shredded Chicken
  • 2 Teaspoons Taco Seasoning
  • 1 Cup Mexican Blend Cheese, shredded
Cheesy Black Bean Taquitos
  • 1 Cup Black Beans drained and rinsed.
  • 2 Teaspoons Taco Seasoning
  • 1 Cup Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded
If you don’t have taco seasoning on hand, mix salt, black pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, and dry parsley for a quick and easy seasoning for your homemade taquitos.
Topping Suggestions
  • Pico de Gallo
  • ​Sour Cream
  • Shredded Lettuce
  • Shredded Cabbage
  • Guacamole
  • Salsa
What is a taquito?
Traditional taquitos are made with small corn tortillas, rolled, filled, and deep fried until crispy.
​Diana's Tips For Success
  • ​Heat tortillas before rolling so they do not split and break.
  • Leave space between the taquitos when cooking. The heat will flow through easier and make them golden brown on all sides.
Storage and Reheating
Store cooked leftover taquitos in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
To reheat from the refrigerator, place taquitos in the air fryer on medium heat or around 325° for 8 minutes.
You can freeze these for later use. Place cooked taquitos in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
To reheat from frozen, place taquitos in the air fryer on medium heat or around 325° for 12-15 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg