Easy Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Diet: Standard
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie works great)
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese or cheddar
- 1/4 cup salsa (mild or medium)
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 12 small corn or flour tortillas
- Olive oil spray or cooking spray
- Optional: Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, shredded cheese, salsa, and taco seasoning. Stir everything together until the mixture is well combined and the chicken is evenly coated.
- Place the tortillas on a microwave-safe plate and cover them with a damp paper towel. Microwave for 30 to 45 seconds until they are warm and flexible. This step is crucial to prevent the tortillas from cracking when you roll them.
- Place about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto the center of each tortilla. Spread it out slightly, then roll the tortilla up tightly around the filling. Repeat this process for all 12 tortillas.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place the taquitos in the basket in a single layer, seam-side down. Make sure they are not touching to ensure even crisping. You may need to cook in batches.
- Spray the tops of the taquitos lightly with cooking spray. Cook for 7 to 10 minutes, or until the tortillas are golden brown and crispy. If needed, flip them halfway through the cooking time for even browning.