5.0 from 84 votes
Air Fryer Taquitos
Easy, cheesy, and a little bit spicy, these Jalapeno Taquitos are air-fried until perfectly crispy & golden!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 taquitos
Calories: 217 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American , Mexican , Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken or beef
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon diced jalapenos
- 1 green onion sliced, green and whites divided
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 8 corn tortillas 6 inches each
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Combine chicken, taco seasoning and 3 tablespoons water. Simmer 5 minutes or until water is evaporated.
- Add cream cheese, jalapenos, and the whites of the green onion. Cook until melted and creamy.
- Place tortillas on a plate, top with a damp paper towel and microwave 40 seconds or until warm.
- Divide filling over tortillas and top with 2 tablespoons cheese. Roll tightly and secure with a toothpick.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
- Spray taquitos with cooking spray or brush with oil. Place in a single layer and cook about 6-8 minutes or until crisp.
- Cool 2 minutes before serving. Garnish with remaining green onions and toppings as desired.
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Notes
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in air fryer.
Nutrition Information
Calories
217
(11%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
58mg
(19%)
Sodium
184mg
(8%)
Potassium
174mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
371IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
146mg
(15%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8taquitos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 217
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 217 | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 184mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 174mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 371IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 146mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.