Description
These Air Fryer Green Chile Chicken Taquitos are a quick and delicious appetizer made entirely in the air fryer. Packed with shredded chicken, green chiles, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese, they offer a crispy and flavorful bite that’s perfect for snacking or entertaining. Easily customizable with your favorite toppings like sour cream, tomatoes, lime, and cilantro, these taquitos come together in under an hour and deliver satisfying cheesy, spicy goodness with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Filling
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 2 (4 oz each) cans green chiles, drained
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Assembly and Cooking
- 12-15 small corn or flour tortillas
- Canola or vegetable pan spray
- Optional toppings: sour cream, diced tomatoes, lime wedges, and cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, drained green chiles, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and garlic powder. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Warm the Tortillas: Heat each tortilla for 15-30 seconds on each side in a large skillet over medium-high heat until warmed and pliable. Alternatively, microwave tortillas for 30 seconds. This step helps prevent cracking when rolling.
- Assemble the Taquitos: Place about 2 tablespoons of the chicken filling on each tortilla. Roll each tortilla tightly and place seam-side down on a sheet pan or plate to keep them secure.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (204°C) for 3 minutes. Spray the air fryer basket generously with canola or vegetable pan spray to prevent sticking.
- Air Fry the Taquitos: Working in batches, arrange the rolled taquitos in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overcrowding. Spray the tops with pan spray. Cook for 6-8 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until the taquitos are golden brown, crispy, and the filling is bubbly. Repeat with remaining taquitos.
- Serve: Serve the air-fried taquitos warm with optional toppings such as sour cream, diced tomatoes, lime wedges, and fresh cilantro. Enjoy your crispy, cheesy appetizer!
Notes
- Warming the tortillas before rolling prevents cracking while rolling.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even crisping.
- You can substitute corn or flour tortillas based on preference.
- Leftover taquitos reheat well in the air fryer or oven to maintain crispness.
- For extra heat, add chopped jalapeños or hot sauce to the filling mixture.
