Honey Lime Air Fryer Taquitos

Name: Honey Lime Air Fryer Taquitos
Yield: 12 taquitos
Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thigh; 1 1/4 tsp salt, divided; 2 tsp olive oil; 4 large garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup lime juice; 1/2 cup low sodium chicken stock; 1 tbsp honey; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 15 corn tortillas; 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

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Servings
12 taquitos
Course
Snacks
Cuisine
Mexican, Tex-Mex

Honey Lime Air Fryer Taquitos

Amy Matthews

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Irresistibly crispy on the outside and filled with shredded honey lime chicken and plenty of melted monterey jack cheese on the inside, our Air Fryer Taquitos are the perfect Game Day snack. Serve shredded cheese, an easy guac and plenty of lime sour cream to finish them off.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 1/2 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thigh
1 1/4 tsp salt, divided
2 tsp olive oil
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup lime juice
1/2 cup low sodium chicken stock
1 tbsp honey
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
15 corn tortillas
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

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Instructions

Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat a large cast-iron skillet to a medium heat. Coat the bottom of the skillet with olive oil. Add the chicken skin-side down in the skillet. Sear until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes. Flip and sear until brown on the other side, another 2-3 minutes.
Remove chicken thighs from the pan and on to a plate or cutting board. Remove all but two teaspoons of fat. Add garlic. Saute for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add lime juice and chicken stock to the skillet. Use a wooden spoon to scrape all the brown bits off the bottom of the pan. Stir in honey and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
Add chicken back to the pan. Cover and simmer the chicken until an instant thermometer reaches 165 degrees. Transfer chicken to a cutting board or platter. Let it rest for a few minutes until it's cool enough to handle and the juices settle. Remove the skin and shred the chicken.
Bring the skillet with the honey, lime, and chicken stock to a boil. Reduce to a simmer. Simmer until the liquid has thickened slightly. It should coat the back of a spoon.
Add the shredded chicken to the honey lime mixture. Toss to coat. Add cilantro, toss until combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
To assemble. Cover corn tortillas with a paper towel. Microwave for 30 seconds until warm and pliable. Spray a tortilla on both sides with non-stick cooking spray. Place about a 1/4 cup of the filling in the middle of the tortilla. Sprinkle with a heaping tablespoon of cheese. Roll up and place in the air fryer seam-side down. (It should fit about 5 per batch.)
Turn the airfryer on 380 degrees and set the times to 8 minutes. After five minutes, check on them - your time could vary. Make the remaining taquitos while the first batch cooks.

Notes

If it's too much work, you can also buy a rotisserie chicken. Simply mix the lime juice and honey together. Leave out the chicken stock. Toss with the lime juice and honey mixture. Toss with 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and cilantro. Assemble as instructed.