Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos
Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos are crispy, cheesy rolled tortillas filled with seasoned shredded chicken and cooked until golden in the air fryer.Ready in about 25 minutes.Perfect for dinner, appetizers, meal prep, and parties.
Ingredients
- 6 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon chipotle adobo sauce
- 1 4-ounce can mild diced green chiles
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 12 ounces cooked shredded boneless chicken
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 14 –16 small corn or flour tortillas
- Cooking spray
For Serving
- Guacamole
- Sour cream or crema
- Avocado crema
- Shredded iceberg lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Soften the cream cheese in the microwave for 15–20 seconds until soft but not melted.
- Stir together the cream cheese, chopped chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, green chiles, chili powder, cumin, and salt until smooth.
- Fold in the shredded chicken and Mexican blend cheese until evenly combined.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- If using corn tortillas, warm them under a damp paper towel in the microwave for about 30 seconds.
- Lightly spray one tortilla with cooking spray and flip it over.
- Spoon about 3 tablespoons of filling near one edge and roll tightly into a cylinder. Secure with a toothpick.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas, assembling only as many as fit comfortably in the basket.
- Arrange the Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos seam-side down in a single layer.
- Air fry for 5–10 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Corn tortillas may need slightly longer.
- Cool for 2 minutes, remove toothpicks, and serve with your favorite toppings and dipping sauces.
Notes
- Flour tortillas create a softer bite with crisp edges.
- Corn tortillas offer a more traditional texture and flavor.
- Pair with Mexican rice, refried beans, fresh salsa, or a crisp salad.
- Leftover filling also works well in quesadillas or burritos.