Air Fryer Taquitos

Easy, cheesy, and a little bit spicy, these Jalapeno Taquitos are air-fried until perfectly crispy & golden!

8 Servings

Nutrition (1 serv.) Amount Nutrition (1 serv.) Amount
Calories 217 kcal Sugar 1 g
Carbs 13 g Cholesterol 58 mg
Protein 17 g Sodium 184 mg
Fat 11 g Fiber 2 g
Sugar 1 g
Cholesterol 58 mg
Sodium 184 mg
Fiber 2 g

Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 20 min Total Time: 30 min

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Ingredients

2 cups cooked shredded chicken or beef

1 tablespoon taco seasoning

4 ounces cream cheese

1 tablespoon diced jalapeños

1 green onion sliced, green and whites divided

1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

8 corn tortillas 6 inches each

cooking spray

Instructions

Step 1

Combine chicken, taco seasoning and 3 tablespoons water. Simmer 5 minutes or until water is evaporated.

Step 2

Add cream cheese, jalapenos, and the whites of the green onion. Cook until melted and creamy.

Step 3

Place tortillas on a plate, top with a damp paper towel and microwave 40 seconds or until warm.

Step 4

Divide filling over tortillas and top with 2 tablespoons cheese. Roll tightly and secure with a toothpick.

Step 5

Preheat air fryer to 400°F.

Step 6

Spray taquitos with cooking spray or brush with oil. Place in a single layer and cook about 6-8 minutes or until crisp.

Step 7

Cool 2 minutes before serving. Garnish with remaining green onions and toppings as desired.