Golden taquitos with shredded chicken, cheddar, and salsa cooked crisp and delicious in an air fryer.
# What You Need:
→ Filling
01 - 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or poached)
02 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
03 - 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
04 - 1/2 cup salsa (mild or medium)
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
06 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Assembly
10 - 12 small corn or flour tortillas (6-inch)
11 - Olive oil spray
→ Serving (optional)
12 - Sour cream
13 - Guacamole
14 - Chopped cilantro
15 - Lime wedges
16 - Salsa
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Combine shredded chicken, cheddar, Monterey Jack, salsa, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly.
02 - Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 20 to 30 seconds to increase pliability.
03 - Place approximately 2 tablespoons of filling along the center of each tortilla. Roll tightly and position seam-side down.
04 - Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
05 - Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil to prevent sticking.
06 - Place rolled taquitos in a single layer seam-side down in the basket, leaving space between each.
07 - Spray the tops of the taquitos lightly with olive oil to promote crisping.
08 - Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
09 - Serve hot with optional toppings such as sour cream, guacamole, salsa, cilantro, and lime wedges.
