Quick Mexican Chicken Taquitos (Air Fryer) Recipe
Quick Mexican Chicken Taquitos (Air Fryer) Recipe. Packed with flavor and made with a combination of shredded chicken, green chiles, and Mexican cheeses, these taquitos are the perfect snack or meal for any occasion.
To make these taquitos, you’ll need just a few simple ingredients, including tortillas, shredded chicken, green chiles, and a blend of Mexican cheeses.
To give your taquitos an extra kick, you can also add some chopped jalapenos or other spicy ingredients.
If you’re looking for a healthier alternative to traditional deep-fried taquitos, these air fryer taquitos are the perfect choice.
They’re quick, easy, and packed with flavor, making them a great option for busy weeknights or game-day snacks.
Weight Watchers Points
4 Points (2022/2023 Plan)
MyWW Points: 4 Blue Plan and 8 Green Plan
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Quick Mexican Chicken Taquitos (Air Fryer)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoon diced onions
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 tablespoon (4oz) diced green chiles chopped
- 2 tablespoon Mexican-style hot tomato sauce
- 1 cup rotisserie chicken shredded
- ½ cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
- 2 tablespoon Neufchâtel cheese
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- 6 corn tortillas
- avocado oil cooking spray
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onion and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until it becomes soft and translucent.
- Add garlic and cook for about 1 minute until it becomes fragrant.
- Add green chiles and Mexican tomato sauce, stir to combine.
- Add shredded chicken, Mexican cheese blend, and Neufchâtel cheese.
- Cook and stir until the cheeses have melted and the mixture is warmed through, about 3 minutes.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat tortillas in a skillet or on a gas stove until they become soft and pliable.
- Place 3 tablespoons of chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla.
- Fold the tortillas over and roll them into taquitos.
- Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Place the taquitos in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching.
- Mist the taquitos with avocado oil.
- Cook until they become golden brown, which will take 6 to 9 minutes.
- Turn the taquitos over, mist them with avocado oil, and air fry until they become crispy, which will take 3 to 5 minutes.
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