One of my favorite quick and easy snacks are these Frozen Taquitos in the Air Fryer. You can top these with your favorite toppings or whatever you have in your fridge. Plus, these can be made in under 15 minutes!
I love these Frozen Taquitos in the Air Fryer because they make a quick and easy appetizer, snack or even light dinner. They can be customized with your favorite toppings and sauces or enjoy them plain.
Frozen taquitos come in a variety of different flavors (beef, chicken, bean and cheese) and tortillas. You can air fryer them all! I love using my air fryer for frozen food products because they get super crispy and crunchy and cooks way faster than a normal oven and with no oil.
I love using my air fryer for quick meals and snacks and highly recommend my Frozen Toasted Ravioli in Air Fryer.
Why You'll Love this Recipe
- Ready in under 15 minutes
- Easily customized
- Super crispy and crunchy
- No extra oil needed
- Only a few minutes of pre-heating
Ingredients
- Frozen Taquitos - use your favorite kind: chicken, beef, beans or cheese, corn or flour tortilla! I prefer the ones with corn tortillas because they can super crispy in the air fryer.
Optional Ingredients
I love to dress up my taquitos with a bunch of different ingredients (avocado cream, cojita, tomato, peppers, cilantro and hot sauce)! Below are some ideas to top your taquitos with:
- Vegetable/Fruit - shredded lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, jalapeno, pickled jalapeno, pickled red onion, cilantro, avocado, radish, red onion
- Cheese - shredded cheese, cojita cheese
- Sauces/ Salsa - red sauce, green salsa, sour cream, hot sauce, avocado sauce, crema, pico de gallo, guacamole, lime
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Pre-heat the Air Fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 3-5 minutes. Prepare the air fryer basket with a bit of oil if you desire.
- Place the frozen taquitos in a single layer into the bottom of the basket of the air fryer. Fitting as many as you can for your sized air fryer while making sure there is space in between each taquito.
- After pre-heating, cook taquitos for an 8-10 minutes, or fully cooked and golden brown or your desired level of crispiness. While the taquitos cook, prep any additional toppings you want served with your taquitos.
- Carefully remove the taquitos from the basket, top as you desires and serve.
Expert Tips
- Don't Skip Preheating – It is recommended for best results when cooking your food.
- Make sure there is Plenty of Space! - It's tempting to pack as many taquitos as possible into your air fryer. But, don't overcrowd or stack taquitos as air fryers need room to circulate air around to get them fully cooked and golden brown.
- Cooking Time Can Vary - Not all air fryers and taquitos are the same! You may to watch your food closely toward the end of the cooking cycle. Also, corn tortillas with crisp up differently than flour and all taquitos are not the same size, you maybe need to adjust your time by a minute or two depending on these factors. Cook in batches if needed!
Recipe FAQs
You could pair them with rice, refried or black beans, fresh fruit or fruit salad, or corn or even elote. I think a refreshing and simple avocado and tomato salad would create a really nice balanced meal.
Nope! You don't need to thaw. Keep them in the freezer and then grab a handful when pre-heating is done.
I think this is optional for you and your uses. Personally, one of my favorite things about the air fryer is being able to cook oil free and still getting that crispy texture. Some manufacturers suggest using a little bit of oil so I think that is really up to you.
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Frozen Taquitos in the Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 7 frozen taquitos of your choosing or how ever many that fits in your air fryer
Instructions
- Pre-heat the Air Fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 3-5 minutes. Prepare the air fryer basket with a bit of oil if you desire.
- Place the frozen taquitos in a single layer into the bottom of the basket of the air fryer. Fitting as many as you can for your sized air fryer while making sure there is space in between each taquito.
- After pre-heating, cook taquitos for an 8-10 minutes, or fully cooked and golden brown or your desired level of crispiness. While the taquitos cook, prep any additional toppings you want served with your taquitos.
- Carefully remove the taquitos from the basket, top as you desires and serve.
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