Go Back
Homemade Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos photo
Print Recipe Save it for later

Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos

Crispy air fryer chicken taquitos filled with a creamy, smoky chicken and cheese mixture.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 15 taquitos

Ingredients

  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 tablespoon canned green chiles
  • 1 tablespoon chipotle sauce adjust to taste for spiciness
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 15 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup Mexican blend cheese shredded
  • 1 cup pepper jack cheese shredded
  • cooking spray for spraying taquitos
  • guacamole for serving
  • queso fresco for serving
  • salsa for serving
  • Mexican crema for serving
  • pico de gallo for serving
  • chopped cilantro for serving

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, canned green chiles, chipotle sauce, salt, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and garlic powder until smooth and fully incorporated.
  • Warm the corn tortillas by placing them on a microwave-safe plate and covering with a towel; microwave for 30 seconds and heat an additional 10–15 seconds if needed so they are pliable.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (204°C).
  • Spoon about 2–3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture along one edge of a warm tortilla, then sprinkle a heaping tablespoon each of the shredded Mexican blend and pepper jack cheeses over the filling. Roll the tortilla tightly and place seam-side down.
  • Arrange rolled taquitos in a single layer in the air fryer basket without touching; work in batches if necessary. Lightly spray the tops with cooking spray.
  • Air fry for 5 minutes, then flip each taquito, spray again, and air fry for an additional 2–4 minutes until crispy and golden.
  • Remove taquitos from the air fryer and repeat with any remaining rolled tortillas.
  • Serve immediately with guacamole, queso fresco, salsa, Mexican crema, pico de gallo, and chopped cilantro as desired.

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • microwave-safe plate and towel
  • Air Fryer
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Spatula or spoon

Notes

  • Warm tortillas to prevent cracking when rolling.
  • Adjust chipotle sauce to control spiciness.
  • Cook in batches so taquitos stay in a single layer.
  • Spray lightly to achieve crispiness without excess oil.