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    Air Fryer Taquitos

    Published: Apr 3, 2020 · Modified: Sep 14, 2022 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links · 26 Comments

    These Air Fryer Taquitos are quick, easy, and delicious! Everyone in your family will love these and the possibilities of what to put inside and on top are endless!

    taquitos with garnishes
    Jump to Recipe

    This easy Air Fryer Taquitos recipe will become a favorite in your house for a quick and healthy meal that everyone will love. You can fill these Air Fryer Taquitos with any filling you choose and top them with your favorite salsa or dip!

    What fillings can I put in air fryer taquitos?

    That's what's great about taquitos, you can fill them with so many different options! The filling is cooked ahead of time so taquitos are also great for leftovers. Here are a few ideas:

    • ground beef with taco seasoning (as shown)
    • Mexican shredded beef
    • Kalua Pork
    • Carnitas
    • beans and cheese
    • shredded chicken
    • fish or shrimp
    taquitos on a plate with salsa, avocado, sour cream and tomatoes

    How to keep your taquitos rolled up while they are frying

    Taquitos can be tricky to roll and keep rolled while air frying, frying, or baking. For the corn tortillas to cooperate, they need to be warm and moist. My secret is wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving them for 20-30 seconds. This will make them nice a pliable to roll them.

    The other thing I do to ensure my taquitos stay rolled...toothpicks! Toothpicks work for any method and not only ensure the taquito stays rolled, but they also help keep in all the goodies inside. Don't forget to take them out before serving!

    Which Air Fryer I Use

    There are so many different types of air fryers out there now, and each one is slightly different. There are countertop air fryers, air fryer ovens, and air fryer attachments to name a few. They even make full-size ovens that act as air fryers now!!

    I recently upgraded to the COSORI Pro Air Fryer Oven Combo (shown below) and I love it! The only downside is it takes up some counter space so make sure you have room for it. If you want a smaller option, check out the COSORI Small Air Fryer.

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    What if I don't have an air fryer?

    If you don't have an air fryer or don't want to drag it out of the cupboard (come on, we've all been there), you can also bake these in the oven at 375°F for about 10 minutes on each side or fry them in some oil. Frying is less healthy but delicious.

    Can I freeze Air Fryer Taquitos?

    Yes! You can make these ahead of time and freeze them for a quick snack or meal. Bonus, kids LOVE taquitos! Just put them in a sealable bag or container and they will be good for a few months. You can also put frozen taquitos right into your air fryer! Just cook for about double the time and check to make sure the inside is nice and toasty.

    More easy and family-friendly meals to Check Out

    • Roasted Veggie Cheese Quesadillas
    • Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
    • Easy Ramen Noodle Recipe
    • Instant Pot Mac & Cheese
    air fried ground beef taquitos with sour cream and green onions on top
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    taquitos with garnishes

    Air Fryer Taquitos

    Quick and Easy Air Fryer Taquitos you can fill with anything and everyone will love!
    5 from 13 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 8 minutes
    Total Time: 18 minutes
    Servings: 12 taquitos
    Calories: 176kcal
    Author: EmilyFabulous

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer
    • toothpicks
    • aluminum foil

    Ingredients

    • 10-12 corn tortillas
    • 12-16 ounces cooked ground beef, chicken or meat of choice (taco seasoning optional)
    • 1 cup shredded cheese
    • non-stick spray
    • salsa, sour cream, green onion, black olives (for dipping and garnish)

    Instructions

    • Cook ground beef (or meat of choice) first. This is also a great recipe for leftover meat. I like to cook the ground beef with taco seasoning for more flavor. Once your meat is fully cooked or re-heated, remove it from the heat and set it aside. While your meat is cooking or heating, shred your cheese or have it ready for taquito assembly.
      ground beef with taco seasoning
    • Wrap the corn tortillas in a damp paper towel and cook in the microwave for about 30-45 seconds to warm up for rolling. Keep them wrapped in a paper towel until you are ready to roll the tortilla. Place one tortilla on your work surface, sprinkle with cheese and meat and roll up from end to end (see video above). Place a toothpick on wither end of the rolled taquito in order to keep the meat and cheese inside and to keep the taquito from rolling open while cooking. Assemble as many taquitos as your air fryer will hold. Mine only holds 4 at a time so I roll 4 and leave the rest of the tortillas in the paper towel until I'm ready to assemble more.
      ground beef and cheese on corn tortillas before rolling for taquitos
    • Spray the basket of your air fryer with non-stick spray. Place the rolled taquitos in the basket making sure there is a little room between each one and spray again with non-stick spray. Cook at 375°F for 4 minutes. Carefully remove the toothpicks, flip, spray and cook for an additional 4 minutes. While your taquitos are air frying, you can assemble more for the next batch!
      ground beef taquito with toothpicks in air fryer
    • Once the taquitos are done, remove them from the basket and continue cooking the rest (don't forget to remove the toothpicks!). Serve with salsa, sour cream, green onions, black olives, or whatever dip and garnish you love. Enjoy!
      taquitos after frying in air fryer

    Notes

    • Nutrition estimates are for 1 taquito with 85% lean ground beef, cheese, and a corn tortilla only. 
    • Always read the instruction manual that came with your Air Fryer and follow all safety guidelines.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1taquito | Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 13.6g | Fat: 8.7g | Saturated Fat: 3.8g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 89mg | Potassium: 206mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 0.2g | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 1mg

    Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Margaret Carmen says

      March 18, 2021 at 6:17 pm

      Great technique! I love the idea of filling these taquitos with leftovers. Will definitely give this a try. And thanks for the video on rolling. Super helpful!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        March 18, 2021 at 6:40 pm

        Thank you, Margaret! It's always nice to see someone else do something and then give it a go. Enjoy the taquitos!

        Reply
    2. Leslie says

      May 19, 2020 at 8:32 pm

      5 stars
      There's so much that I love about this! I really appreciate your video on how to roll them as well! So helpful! 🙂

      Reply
      • Emily says

        May 20, 2020 at 12:04 am

        I'm so glad it was helpful, the toothpicks are a lifesaver!

        Reply
    3. Lathiya says

      May 19, 2020 at 5:16 pm

      5 stars
      I love cooking in air fryer. This air fryer taquito looks yum

      Reply
    4. Sanna says

      May 19, 2020 at 4:08 pm

      5 stars
      I love how crispy they turned out.

      Reply
    5. Chef Dennis says

      May 19, 2020 at 10:45 am

      5 stars
      These Air Fryer Taquitos look soooooo scrumptious! My wife and sons will love these.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        May 19, 2020 at 4:23 pm

        They are spouse and kid approved!!

        Reply
    6. Sabine says

      May 19, 2020 at 7:53 am

      5 stars
      I definitely underuse my airfryer. I'm looking for great recipes to try to make in it. And this is one of it. I will definitely try it out.

      Reply
    7. Debra says

      May 19, 2020 at 1:00 am

      5 stars
      Taquitos are the best! You make it look so easy. This recipe is going to push me to finally buy an air fryer.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        May 19, 2020 at 2:09 am

        I held out for a while but once I finally bought one, I can't live without it!

        Reply
    8. Amy says

      May 18, 2020 at 11:06 pm

      5 stars
      ooooo these look so good and so much better in the Air Fryer!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        May 19, 2020 at 6:04 pm

        They are delicious and much healthier this way!

        Reply
    9. michele says

      May 18, 2020 at 10:46 pm

      5 stars
      I love this air fryer option for taquitos - a healthy way to enjoy one of my fave snacks.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        May 19, 2020 at 2:09 am

        You don't even miss the oil, they are still nice and crunchy!

        Reply
    10. Christie Gagnon says

      May 18, 2020 at 10:28 pm

      5 stars
      My family is crazy about taquitos. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    11. Elly says

      May 18, 2020 at 10:09 pm

      5 stars
      I love taquitos! Now I feel like i really need to get an air fryer so I can make this.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        May 18, 2020 at 10:17 pm

        I hope you do, they are a game-changer in the kitchen!

        Reply
    12. Marina says

      May 18, 2020 at 5:30 pm

      5 stars
      What a great recipe, thanks for sharing

      Reply
    13. Sula says

      May 18, 2020 at 4:45 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks for the tips on rolling!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        May 19, 2020 at 6:04 pm

        You're welcome! It's a helpful tip for air frying, baking or oil frying.

        Reply
    14. Andréa Janssen says

      May 18, 2020 at 3:51 pm

      5 stars
      I'm always looking for new air fryer recipes. I've never heard of taquitos before, but they sure sound delicious. I'm going to try them out soon for dinner.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        May 18, 2020 at 4:44 pm

        Think crunchy, rolled up tacos! They are really good.

        Reply

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