Air Fryer Taquitos

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5 from 3 votes

Crispy crunchy chipotle chicken air fryer taquitos perfect for taco night.

Prep Time28

Cook Time7

Total Time35

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Keyword: air fryer, taquitos

Servings:

Calories: 543kcal

Equipment

air fryer

Ingredients

Chicken Taquitos

2 cloves garlic
1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo depending on spice preference
1 tbsp adobo sauce from can
2 tomatoes diced
1/2 tsp dried oregano Mexican oregano preferred
1/2 tsp ground cumin
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1/2 cup chicken stock low/no sodium preferred
2 cups mexican cheese blend shredded
20 small corn tortillas warmed

Lime Avocado Crema

1 avocado roughly chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro roughly chopped
1 clove garlic
1 lime juice only

To Serve

1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
1/4 medium onion chopped
hot sauce as desired

Instructions

Add the garlic, chipotles and sauce, tomatoes, oregano, and cumin to a blender and blend until smooth.
Add the sauce to a pan with the shredded chicken and chicken stock. Simmer, covered for 10 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed. Set aside.
Warm your tortilla shells in the microwave to make them pliable. Rub both sides with oil (or spray with cooking spray), lay flat and top with chicken and a layer of cheese near one end. Gently roll the tortilla and place seam side down into a foil lined air fryer basket.
Air fry on 400°F for 6-7 minutes, flipping once, or until the tortilla is crispy and the cheese is melted. Repeat as needed. The taquitos will continue to crisp up as they cool. Let rest on a rack while you make the remaining taquitos.
To make the lime avocado crema, place all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
Enjoy!

Notes

To make the chicken in the air fryer, simply toss the chicken with the sauce in an oven safe dish that fits inside the air fryer. Loosen with a bit of chicken stock (you won’t need the full 1/2 cup). Place the dish in the air fryer and cook at 350°F for 5-8 minutes.

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