Air Fryer Taquitos
Shatteringly crisp rolled tacos with almost no oil — the fastest party snack in the book.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded chicken or beef
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 tsp cumin
- 12 corn tortillas
- Cooking spray
- Guacamole and crema to serve
Instructions
- 1
Mix the meat with cheese, salsa and cumin.
- 2
Warm tortillas until pliable so they roll without cracking.
- 3
Spoon filling along one edge and roll tightly; secure with a toothpick if needed.
- 4
Spray taquitos all over with oil and arrange seam-side down in the air fryer.
- 5
Air fry at 400F for 8-10 minutes until deep golden and crisp.
- 6
Serve hot with guacamole and crema.
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