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Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos

Chicken taquitos made in the air fryer is the perfect easy dinner idea! Cheesy chicken filling is wrapped in flour tortillas then coked in the air fryer until golden brown and crispy! Ready in under 20 minutes!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time4 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: air fryer, taquitos
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or chopped
  • ½ cup sour cream or greek yogurt
  • ½ cup salsa verde
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • 3 teaspoons taco seasoning 1 packet
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • sour cream, guacamole, diced green onion for garnish
  • flour tortillas (fajita size)
  • cooking spray

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 370℉.
  • In a large bowl, combine chicken with sour cream, salsa verde, fresh lime juice, taco seasoning, chopped fresh cilantro, and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir to combine.
  • Scoop about ¼ heaping cup of chicken mixture onto each tortilla, then roll it up. Repeat until all of the filling is gone - about 10-12 taquitos.
  • Spray the air fryer basket with non-stick spray.
  • Arrange the taquitos in the air fryer making sure to not overcrowd the basket. You may need to cook the taquitos in batches.
  • Air fry for 3-4 minutes, or until the taquitos are golden brown.
  • Serve with all of your favorite garnishes like guacamole, sour cream, and diced green onions.

Notes

This a great use for rotisserie chicken from the grocery store!