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Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos

Easy Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos Recipe for Quick Weeknight Meals

Delicious Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos made with seasoned chicken, black beans, and cheese, providing a quick and easy meal option.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 taquitos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 236
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Filling
  • 1.5-2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1-2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon pepper
  • 16 oz. jar of salsa
  • 15 oz. can of black beans
Taquito Assembly
  • 2 cups shredded cheese
  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salsa, guacamole, sour cream, etc., for dipping

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Air Fryer
  • microwave

Method
 

Cooking Chicken
  1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder, and place in the slow cooker.
  2. Pour salsa over the chicken.
  3. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  4. Shred the chicken with forks and stir in the rinsed and drained black beans.
Preparing Taquitos
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
  2. Wrap the tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30-60 seconds or until soft and pliable.
  3. Lay out tortillas and sprinkle about 1/4 cup shredded cheese onto each one.
  4. Scatter a thin layer (about 2-3 tablespoons) of the chicken mixture on each tortilla.
  5. Roll up tightly and place seam side down in the air fryer basket; brush lightly with olive oil.
  6. Air fry at 400°F for 5-6 minutes, checking after 2-3 minutes to ensure they stay rolled.
  7. Serve with your favorite dips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1taquitoCalories: 236kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 16gFat: 13gSodium: 449mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1g

Notes

Store any leftover taquitos in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. To reheat, place them back in the air fryer at 350°F for a few minutes for that crispy goodness.

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