Crispy and cheesy, Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos are super easy to make and are a great make-ahead freezer snack/appetizer/meal!
Make Ahead Freezer Friendly Chicken and Cheese Taquitos
Welcome to my lazy girl’s take on chicken taquitos in the air fryer. No, they’re probably not authentic but they are delicious af so I’m sharing them here! They take little to no time to make a batch of and they freeze wonderfully so you can always make a few batches and freeze extras for later.
For this chicken taquito meal prep, I use an air fryer but you can also bake them in the oven if you prefer. I air fry them so the tortilla has a bite to it as well as it helps them keep their shape for easy snacking.
What You’ll Need To Make This Freezer Friendly Chicken Taquito
- tortilla: corn or flour. I used 7″ flour tortillas as it’s easier for me to purchase. Corn tortilla will have to be warmed up a bit so it can be flexible for rolling.
- salsa chicken: here’s how I make 2 chicken breast’s worth of salsa chicken in the Instant Pot. See down below on how to make salsa chicken in your Dutch oven.
- cheese: use shredded cheese or slice up a few slices of cheese from a block.
- cooking spray
Note: I have the Philips XXL Air Fryer and fits 4 taquitos made with 7″ tortillas.
How To Make the Salsa Chicken for Chicken Taquitos
Here’s how I make mine in the Instant Pot. You can also cook it in the Dutch oven on the stove top.
- Coat the Dutch oven with olive oil on medium high heat.
- Sear your two chicken breasts on both sides for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour a jar of salsa (430 ml) on top of the chicken and reduce the heat to medium low. Cook for 10-15 minutes with the lid on. Flip the chicken oven. Cook for another 10 minutes with the lid on.
- When done, shred the chicken and toss it with the salsa in the Dutch oven.
How To Make Chicken Taquito in the Air Fryer
- Start by making your shredded salsa chicken.
- On a tortilla, spread 2-3 spoonfuls of chicken in a line across before adding cheese on top.
- Roll them up tightly and place them in your air fryer.
- Lightly spritz with a little bit of cooking spray.
- Air fry for 7-8 minutes.
- Serve with your choice of topping or side. I like to scoop a ton of guac on top!
How To Freeze Chicken Taquitos
Cool taquitos completely then place in a freezer bag to freeze. To reheat, wrap loosely in a paper towel and microwave or air fryer for 1 minute.
Alternatively, flash freeze on a sheet pan individually before placing them into a freezer bag so you can grab individual taquitos from the bag.
How I Like to Eat Them
- On their own with a ton of guacamole and a side of salad or pico de gallo
- On their own as a grab and go snack
- With sour cream and salsa as an appetizer
Recipe Variations
- Add in refried beans
- Add in black or pinto beans
- Swap the cheese: Montgomery Cheese, Habanero Cheddar Cheese, Pepper Jack Cheese, etc
Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos
Ingredients
- 9 7" tortilla, corn or flour
- 2 shredded salsa chicken breasts
- 1.5 cups cheese
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Start by making your shredded salsa chicken. See the post for different methods.
- On a tortilla, spread 2-3 spoonfuls of chicken in a line across before adding cheese on top.
- Roll them up tightly and place them in your air fryer.
- Lightly spritz with a little bit of cooking spray.
- Air fry for 7-8 minutes.
- Serve with your choice of topping or side. I like to scoop a ton of guac on top!
Notes
WANT TO TRY ANOTHER AIRFRYER RECIPE?
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- Simple Airfryer Turkey Dinner
- Air fryer Baked Potato
- How To Cook Chicken Breasts in the Air Fryer
- Boneless Air Fryer Pork Chops
- Air Fryer Tofu Cubes
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