Golden taquitos filled with chicken, cheese, and spices, cooked to crisp perfection in an air fryer.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Filling
01 - 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or poached)
02 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
03 - 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
04 - 1/2 cup salsa (mild or medium)
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
06 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Assembly
10 - 12 small corn or flour tortillas (6-inch)
11 - Olive oil spray
→ Serving (optional)
12 - Sour cream
13 - Guacamole
14 - Chopped cilantro
15 - Lime wedges
16 - Salsa
# Method:
01 - Combine shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, salsa, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl; mix until evenly distributed.
02 - Place tortillas wrapped in a damp paper towel in the microwave; heat for 20 to 30 seconds to increase pliability.
03 - Distribute approximately 2 tablespoons of the filling along the center of each tortilla, then roll tightly and position seam-side down.
04 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes before cooking.
05 - Lightly coat the air fryer basket with olive oil spray to prevent sticking.
06 - Place taquitos in a single layer, seam-side down, with space between each; lightly mist the tops with olive oil spray.
07 - Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, turning halfway through, until taquitos are crisp and golden brown.
08 - Serve immediately with optional toppings such as sour cream, guacamole, salsa, cilantro, and lime wedges.
