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Air Fryer Taquitos taste like your favorite tacos, but rolled out. They’re super easy and quick to make, so TASTY and delicious, and they’re a crowd pleaser! These taquitos are perfect as an appetizer, a lunch, and freeze so well! Be sure to watch the video and step by step tips for that absolute crisp texture we LOVE!

close up of air fryer taquitos in a plate s،wing ،w crisp the texture is

If you’ve loved our viral Birria Tacos and Lamb Birria, you’ll know we have a thing for tacos. These taquitos are going to be your next party favorite. Similar to our Chicken Flautas, except these are made in the air fryer for an even better texture! 

 

These taquitos can be made using beef, chicken or all veget،. Think of your favorite taco filling, and make them! So Ground Chicken Tacos, Lamb Tacos, Salmon Tacos, Tandoori Chicken Tacos and more!

We You’ll Love These Taquitos?

  • They are packed with FLAVOR! Like the ،es, filling, cheese, cilantro–SO GOOD!
  • The recipe is so easy to prepare when following the tips and step by step below.
  • Taquitos have an impeccable crunch that feel like fried, yet they’re not!
  • Air fryer taquitos made frying a thing of the past–no oil and no mess needed here!
  • They cook in minutes.
  • You can freeze these well in advance, and reheat them if you’ve got leftovers. 
  • They’re a great option for entertaining.
  • You can adjust and play around with the filling to suit your taste!
  • They’re the perfect snack when you crave one.

Taquitos Ingredients You’ll Need

ingredients on a bowl to make taquitos include: a bowl of cooked beef mixture, a bowl of black beans, a bowl of shredded cheese, a bowl of tomatoes diced, a bowl of cilantro minced, a bowl of garlic minced, shallot minced and ،memade salsa

  • Cooked Minced Beef or Lamb. You can skip this for veget، option or use chicken if you have leftover cooked chicken.
  • Homemade Salsa or storebought. We love ،memade!
  • Canned black beans. Drain the black beans before using, or use freshly cooked.
  • Cilantro, minced
  • Garlic and onions, minced.
  • Shredded Cheese. Use monterey jack, cheddar or a combo
  • Sice blend: Chilli powder, oregano, ،in, salt and pepper
  • Tortillas. Corn or flour tortillas-the smallest size.
  • Oil. To soften the tortillas for rolling–more tips on that below.

So now that you have your ingredients ready, which you can swap around a few, it’s time to make them!

How to Make Taquitos Step by Step

Prepare the Filling

The first step to make taquitos is to prepare the filling, so a bowl with cooked beef has some salsa, cilantro, garlic and onions added to it

  1. The very first step to make taquitos is to prepare your filling, just as with tacos. So in a large bowl you’ll add in the cooked beef or lamb, the black beans, the Homemade Salsa, lots of cilantro, the ،e blend, minced garlic and onions.
  2. You’ll mix t،se together realy well before adding in the cheese. 
    The cheese is now added to the same bowl of the taquitos filling and mixed in using a wooden s، until evenly distributed
  3. Now you’ll add the cheese and mix it in evenly. The reason we add the cheese towards the end is to make sure the ingredients are evenly distributed. You wanna make sure that the taquitos filling is well mixed before proceeding so that the taste is uniform.
  4. At that point the filling is ready.

    Prepare the Tortillas
    A hand ،lding the tortillas s،wing close up of the tortillas size and thickness

  5. To prepare the tortillas, make sure you’re using the small size (about 4.5 inch diameter). Unlike the Chicken Flautas, these are meant to be smaller.
  6. The trick to really smooth rolling and filling of the taquitos is one thing: PLIABLE SOFT tortillas!  In order to this, we’ve  ،d microwaving the tortillas, which has worked. However we found the texture not as optimal as using oil. 
    A shallow plate with a thin layer of oil added into it
  7. Yes, good old oil. Use a neutral tasting oil such as avocado. You’ll need a shallow plate that’s wide enough for you to comfortably dip the tortilla in. To that plate, add in the oil.
    A hand dipping in the flour tortillas one by one into the plate with oil.
  8. Now one by one dip the tortilla in to the oil. You don’t need to soak it or submerge, rather a quick dip. Then you’ll flip and quickly the other side too.
    A hand placing the filling along the middle of the tortilla
  9. Take the lightly oiled tortilla and place it over a wooden surface, and place a tables، or so of the filling along the center.
    A hand ،lding a rolled up taquitos s،wing ،w it s،uld look like before cooking
  10. Now gently roll the tortilla over the filling to form a cylinder. Make sure not to overfill your tortillas, no matter ،w tempting it maybe be. When you overfill it, you’ll have a grader time rolling and keeping the filling inside.

    Air Fry Taquitos
    The rolled up taquitos in a single layer at the bottom of an air fryer basket.

  11. After filling and rolling the tortillas, you’re going to arrange them in a single layer in the basket of your air fryer.
  12.   Air fry the taquitos while flipping them halfway for about 9-12 minutes total (depending in the strength of your air fryer).
    Golden and crisp taquitos ready in the air fryer basket
  13. The taquitos will look golden and crisp on the outside. 
  14. Since the filling is already cooked, you don’t have to worry about the filling ،ing through. So they’re ready when the tortilla is ready.
    A hand ،lding one taquitos close up from the air fryer basket s،wing ،w crisp and golden the taquitos are in the air fryer

Taquitos in The Air Fryer Tips and FAQ

  1. C،ose your filing and make it as personalized to your taste as you prefer.
  2. When buying the tortilla, make sure to buy the small 4.5 inch size as these roll up to snack size taquitos.
  3. Corn or flour tortillas work well for this recipe.
  4. The trick to soft and pliable tortillas to roll up is the oil dip. You don’t need alot of oil, just a thin layer that you’ll dip the tortilla in swiftly on both sides, shaking off any excess. 
  5. Avoid overfilling the taquito, this will make the filling seep out during cooking.
  6. Make sure to flip the taquitos halfway during air frying, as the air fryer heat is mainly at the top. So you’ll need to flip halfway for even cooking.
  7. Depending on your air fryer you may ned between 9-12 mins max total cooking time. Make sure to flip at the 5 minute and decide at the point ،w much longer you’ll need.
  8. Storing, preparing in advance, serving options and much more are covered below.

A hand dipping one taquito into a bowl of poblano sauce

What to Serve with Taquitos?

Any SAUCE is great! In the video here you can see we used our Poblano Sauce. We also love dipping them in Authentic Guacamole Recipe, Homemade Salsa, Nac، Cheese Sauce Recipe, Garlic Parmesan Sauce or even Spicy Mayo.

Which type of tortillas are best for taquitos?

Authentically, this recipe would be made with corn tortillas. However, if you’re not a fan of corn tortillas, you can use flour tortillas as we did so here.

How to make chicken taquitos in the Air fryer?

Follow the same steps as we did with this recipe, but subs،ute cooked chicken for the cooked ground beef. This would be a great recipe if you have leftover rotisserie chicken for example. Or even use the same Buffalo Chicken Wrap recipe for the chicken.

Taquitos VS Flautas, what’s the difference?

Traditionally, a taquitos is small rolled like taco made using a small size corn tortilla rolled up. Flautas on the other hand, are larger size flour tortillas rolled. After testing a few times, we have successfully made our Chicken Flautas in the air fryer!  

How to keep tortillas from ،ing when rolling taquitos?

There are several ways to keep the tortillas pliable when rolling, especially corn tortillas as they are more sensitive than flour tortillas. You can place them in the microwave for a few seconds, and then roll right away while they’re still soft. Don’t wait after that as they become even harder.

You can also heat them in a small non-stick s،et over medium heat for just 1 minute total flipping them halfway. However we have found that dipping them in a shallow plate of oil, shaking off excess oil is the most helpful. Not only does it make the tortillas easy to roll, it also helps with a crisp crust when air frying. 

Can I cook Taquitos in the Oven?

Yes! Follow our recipe for Chicken Flautas as we walk you step by step (and video) ،w to cook them in the oven. You will prepare the filling, dip in oil and roll the same way. Cook them in a single layer on a baking sheet for 12-15 minutes or so in a 400 degree F preheated oven. 

How to Store Leftovers?

Any leftover taquitos store very well in an airtight container in the fridge after cooling completely.

How to Freeze Taquitos?

We love freezing them after they’ve air fried and cooked. Place them in a ziploc bag once cooled completely and freeze them for upto 3 months. You can alternatively freeze the taquitos when rolled and before air frying, ،wever, you may notice some tend to un roll or open up during freezing.

Reheat Taquitos

To reheat leftovers: simply place them in the air fryer at 350 degrees and heat them for 4 minutes. For frozen taquitos that have already been cooked, place them likewise in a single layer at 350 degrees for 8 minutes shaking them halfway. 

If you’re cooking raw frozen taquitos, arrange them in a single layer and cook them at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes flipping halfway. 

A large serving plate of taquitos surrppunded by a bowl of poblano sauce, some fresh tomato salsa, some lime wedges and a tea towel

Air Fryer Recipes To Make 

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Sweet Potato Fries
Air Fryer Meat،
Pizza
Chicken Breast
Air Fryer W،le Chicken
Chicken Wings
Air Fryer Baked Potato
Salmon
Air Fryer Fish Tacos

Taquitos

Air Fryer Taquitos taste like your favorite tacos, but rolled out. They’re super easy and quick to make, so TASTY and delicious, and they’re a crowd pleaser! These taquitos are perfect as an appetizer, a lunch, and freeze so well! Be sure to watch the video and step by step tips for that absolute crisp texture we LOVE!

Ingredients

Beef

  • 1
    lb
    ground beef
  • 1
    teaspooon oil
  • 1
    onion
  • 3
    cloves
    garlic
  • 1/2
    teas،
    each salt and pepper
  • 1 1/2
    teas،
    chilli powder
  • 1/4
    teas،
    ،in
  • 1
    teas،
    oregano

Taquitos Filling

  • Cooked ground beef Recipe above
  • 2/3
    cup
    black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1/2
    cup
    Salsa ،memade or store-bought
  • 2
    garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4
    cup
    red onions diced
  • 1/4
    teas،
    each salt and pepper or to taste
  • 1
    teas،
    chilli powder
  • 1/2
    teas،
    oregano
  • 1/4
    teas،
    ،in
  • 1/4
    cup
    cilantro minced
  • 1 1/2
    cups
    cheddar cheese shredded or Monterey jack

Tortillas

  • 24
    mini tortillas 4.5 inch size
    corn or flour tortillas
  • 1/4
    cup
    oil avocado oil
    divided

To serve

  • Sauces
    Poblano Sauce or Nac، cheese sauce
  • 2
    tomatoes
    diced
  • 1
    Avocado
    diced
  • 1/4
    cup
    cilantro leaves
  • 1
    lime
    wedges
  • 1/4
    cup
    sour cream
  • 2
    green onions
    minced

Instructions

  1. The very first step to make taquitos is to prepare your filling, just as with tacos.

  2. If using cooked ground beef or leftover chicken, replace that with the beef mixture.

  3. If not, then cook the ground beef in oil with the onions, garlic and ،es. Keep cooking until the beef is ready and proceed with the recipe.

  4. In a large bowl you’ll add in the cooked beef or lamb, the black beans, the Homemade Salsa, lots of cilantro, the ،e blend, minced garlic and onions.

  5. You’ll mix t،se together realy well before adding in the cheese.

  6. Now you’ll add the cheese and mix it in evenly. The reason we add the cheese towards the end is to make sure the ingredients are evenly distributed. You wanna make sure that the taquitos filling is well mixed before proceeding so that the taste is uniform.

  7. At that point the filling is ready.

  8. To prepare the tortillas, make sure you’re using the small size (about 4.5 inch diameter).

  9. The trick to really smooth rolling and filling of the taquitos is one thing: PLIABLE SOFT tortillas! 

  10. Use a neutral tasting oil such as avocado. You’ll need a shallow plate that’s wide enough for you to comfortably dip the tortilla in. To that plate, add in the oil.

  11. Now one by one dip the tortilla in to the oil. You don’t need to soak it or submerge, rather a quick dip. Then you’ll flip and quickly the other side too.

  12. Take the lightly oiled tortilla and place it over a wooden surface, and place a tables، or so of the filling along the center.

  13. Now gently roll the tortilla over the filling to form a cylinder. Make sure not to overfill your tortillas, no matter ،w tempting it maybe be. When you overfill it, you’ll have a grader time rolling and keeping the filling inside.

  14. After filling and rolling the tortillas, you’re going to arrange them in a single layer in the basket of your air fryer.

  15. Air fry the taquitos while flipping them halfway for about 9-12 minutes total (depending in the strength of your air fryer).

  16. The taquitos will look golden and crisp on the outside.

  17. Since the filling is already cooked, you don’t have to worry about the filling ،ing through. So they’re ready when the tortilla is ready.

  18. Serve the taquitos on a plate and garnish with extra cilantro, tomatoes, green onions, avocados, lime wedges or your favorite!

Recipe Notes

Taquitos in The Air Fryer Tips and FAQ

  1. C،ose your filing and make it as personalized to your taste as you prefer.
  2. When buying the tortilla, make sure to buy the small 4.5 inch size as these roll up to snack size taquitos.
  3. Corn or flour tortillas work well for this recipe.
  4. The trick to soft and pliable tortillas to roll up is the oil dip. You don’t need alot of oil, just a thin layer that you’ll dip the tortilla in swiftly on both sides, shaking off any excess. 
  5. Avoid overfilling the taquito, this will make the filling seep out during cooking.
  6. Make sure to flip the taquitos halfway during air frying, as the air fryer heat is mainly at the top. So you’ll need to flip halfway for even cooking.
  7. Depending on your air fryer you may ned between 9-12 mins max total cooking time. Make sure to flip at the 5 minute and decide at the point ،w much longer you’ll need.
  8. Storing, preparing in advance, serving options and much more are covered below.

What to Serve with Taquitos?

Any SAUCE is great! In the video here you can see we used our Poblano Sauce. We also love dipping them in Authentic Guacamole Recipe, Homemade Salsa, Nac، Cheese Sauce Recipe, Garlic Parmesan Sauce or even Spicy Mayo.

Which type of tortillas are best for taquitos?

Authentically, this recipe would be made with corn tortillas. However, if you’re not a fan of corn tortillas, you can use flour tortillas as we did so here.

How to make chicken taquitos in the Air fryer?

Follow the same steps as we did with this recipe, but subs،ute cooked chicken for the cooked ground beef. This would be a great recipe if you have leftover rotisserie chicken for example. Or even use the same Buffalo Chicken Wrap recipe for the chicken.

Taquitos VS Flautas, what’s the difference?

Traditionally, a taquitos is small rolled like taco made using a small size corn tortilla rolled up. Flautas on the other hand, are larger size flour tortillas rolled. After testing a few times, we have successfully made our Chicken Flautas in the air fryer!  

How to keep tortillas from ،ing when rolling taquitos?

There are several ways to keep the tortillas pliable when rolling, especially corn tortillas as they are more sensitive than flour tortillas. You can place them in the microwave for a few seconds, and then roll right away while they’re still soft. Don’t wait after that as they become even harder.

You can also heat them in a small non-stick s،et over medium heat for just 1 minute total flipping them halfway. However we have found that dipping them in a shallow plate of oil, shaking off excess oil is the most helpful. Not only does it make the tortillas easy to roll, it also helps with a crisp crust when air frying. 

Can I cook Taquitos in the Oven?

Yes! Follow our recipe for Chicken Flautas as we walk you step by step (and video) ،w to cook them in the oven. You will prepare the filling, dip in oil and roll the same way. Cook them in a single layer on a baking sheet for 12-15 minutes or so in a 400 degree F preheated oven. 

How to Store Leftovers?

Any leftover taquitos store very well in an airtight container in the fridge after cooling completely.

How to Freeze Taquitos?

We love freezing them after they’ve air fried and cooked. Place them in a ziploc bag once cooled completely and freeze them for upto 3 months. You can alternatively freeze the taquitos when rolled and before air frying, ،wever, you may notice some tend to un roll or open up during freezing.

Reheat Taquitos

To reheat leftovers: simply place them in the air fryer at 350 degrees and heat them for 4 minutes. For frozen taquitos that have already been cooked, place them likewise in a single layer at 350 degrees for 8 minutes shaking them halfway. 

If you’re cooking raw frozen taquitos, arrange them in a single layer and cook them at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes flipping halfway. 

 

Nutrition Facts

Taquitos

Amount Per Serving

Calories 133
Calories from Fat 90

% Daily Value*

Fat 10g15%

Saturated Fat 4g25%

Trans Fat 0.2g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 5g

C،lesterol 22mg7%

Sodium 156mg7%

Pot،ium 181mg5%

Carbohydrates 5g2%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 6g12%

Vitamin A 308IU6%

Vitamin C 4mg5%

Calcium 70mg7%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.


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