Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos.

1. Step 1

   Start by gathering all your ingredients for a delicious taquito experience.

2. Step 2

   In a skillet set over medium heat, pour in the vegetable oil and let it warm up.

3. Step 3

   Toss in the diced onion and sauté until it becomes soft and translucent, which should take about 3 to 5 minutes.

4. Step 4

   Next, add the minced garlic and let it cook for another minute until its aroma fills the air.

5. Step 5

   Stir in the chopped green chiles along with the zesty Mexican-style hot tomato sauce, mixing everything together.

6. Step 6

   Now, introduce the shredded rotisserie chicken, the Mexican cheese blend, and the creamy Neufchâtel cheese.

7. Step 7

   Keep stirring until the cheeses melt and the mixture is heated through, which should take around 3 minutes.

8. Step 8

   Season with salt and pepper to your liking.

9. Step 9

   For the tortillas, warm them in a skillet or directly over a gas flame until they are soft and flexible.

10. Step 10

    Spoon about 3 tablespoons of the savory chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla, then fold and roll them tightly into taquitos.

11. Step 11

    Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and arrange the taquitos in a single layer in the basket, making sure they don’t touch.

12. Step 12

    Give them a light mist with avocado oil cooking spray.

13. Step 13

    Air fry the taquitos for 6 to 9 minutes until they turn a beautiful golden brown.

14. Step 14

    Flip them over, spritz with a bit more avocado oil, and continue air frying for an additional 3 to 5 minutes until they reach that perfect crispy texture.

15. Step 15

    Serve your warm taquitos and savor every bite of this delightful dish!.