Taquitos In Air Fryer

Reasons to love these Air Fryer Taquitos

Is there anything better than tacos? How about these Crispy Taquitos! I’m so excited to share this recipe because it is basically everything I want to eat for dinner any night of the week.

They are easy to make, air-fried thus healthy, and loaded with layers of flavor. They’re very similar to my Tacos Dorados which I love too. And as long as they’re not deep fried in oil, these taquitos are actually good for you!

• Air-frying or baking food is a healthier way of cooking.
• You can have an delicious dinner in less than 35 minutes.
• They are seriously delicious! They taste deep fried but are so much healthier!

Ingredients

For the filling you can use anything you like but for this recipe we’ll use mashed potatoes. This is a classic and very popular filling in Mexico.

• The potatoes – I like to use russet potatoes but any kind will work. Keep the skin on since it has lots of vitamins plus it gives extra texture to the filling. Washed well and scrub to remove any dirt.
• The seasoning – We only need kosher salt, fresh black pepper, onion powder and garlic powder
• The Tortillas – Use thin corn tortillas as the thick kind break easily when rolled.
• Oil spray

Toppings

The toppings make a huge difference in enjoying this dish! Tacos & taquitos are all about layers of flavor! Don’t be shy and add them for maximum flavor.

• Shredded lettuce or cabbage
• Salsa Mexicana, Salsa Morita or your preferred salsa
• Chipotle Crema or Cilantro Lime Crema
• Pickled Onions
• Your preferred crumbled cheese (queso fresco, panela, or plant-based)
• Radishes, cucumbers, pepitas

How To Make Taquitos In Air Fryer

Making this recipe is easy and there is not much fuss about it. I suggest you prep your toppings ahead of time as the process of making the taquitos goes rather quickly.

First, cook the potatoes until soft. Drain and place in a large bowl. Season with the salt, pepper, garlic & onion powder. Mash them with a potato masher or with the back of a fork.

Add about 1/4 cup potato filling and roll the tortilla tightly.

• Next, place seam side down on an air fryer or a baking tray. Repeat process for the rest of the taquitos. Lightly spray each one with cooking spray.
• Last, air fry or baked them according to the instructions below.

Air Fryer

• Air fry the taquitos for 7 to 9 minutes at 400 F degrees (200 C)
• Place the rolled taquitos in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving a little space around each one. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to work in batches.

I used this Air Fryer for this recipe but any kind will do the same job.

In The Oven

If you don’t have an air fryer, no worries! You can also make baked taquitos in the oven. The process is the same.

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. (200 C)
• Bake for 15 minutes or until the tortillas are crispy.

How To Serve

• Serve warm and garnish with your favorite toppings. Don’t be afraid to add all of them. In this case, more is better!

How To Store and Freeze Taquitos

Any leftovers can easily be frozen to serve later on. Once they cool off, place them in a frozen ziploc freezer bag in single layers. They can be frozen up to 3 months.

Defrost in refrigerator or place straight into the air fryer and cook for 4 to 5 minutes at 375 F. degrees.

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Crispy Taquitos (Airfryer and Baked)

Servings 20 taquitos

Ana Frias

5 from 8 votes

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

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These healthy & crispy Taquitos cooked in the air fryer are easy to prep ahead, making them great for a weekday meal! They are filling and delicious!

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20 taquitos

Ingredients  

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• ▢ 2 large russet potatoes cut into large cubes Skin on. Washed & scrubbed
• ▢ 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ▢ 1 teaspoon fresh black pepper
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon each: onion powder and garlic powder
• ▢ 20 thin corn tortillas see note below
• ▢ Oil spray

Toppings

• ▢ Shredded lettuce or cabbage
• ▢ Salsa Mexicana or your preferred salsa
• ▢ Chipotle Crema or Cilantro Lime Crema
• ▢ Pickled Onions
• ▢ Radishes, cucumbers, pepitas, crumbled cheese

Instructions 

• In a medium saucepan, add the potatoes with enough water to cover them. Cook on medium-high for about 10 minutes or until potatoes are soft. Pierce with a fork to check the tenderness.
• Drain potatoes and place in a large bowl. Season with the salt, pepper, garlic & onion powder.
• Mash potatoes with a potato masher or with the back of a fork.
• Stack the tortillas and place inside a kitchen towel or large ziploc bag. Microwave for about 15 seconds or until the tortillas are warm and pliable.
• To assemble the tacos, take one tortilla out of the time to keep the rest warm. Add about 1/4 cup potato filling and roll the tortilla tightly. Place seam side down on an air fryer or a baking tray. Repeat process for the rest of the taquitos.
• Lightly spray each one with cooking spray.

Air Fry

• Air fry the taquitos for 7 to 9 minutes at 400 F degrees (200 C)
• Place the rolled taquitos in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving a little space around each one. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to work in batches.

Bake

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. (200 C)
• Bake for 15 minutes or until the tortillas are crispy.

Serve

• Serve warm and garnish with your favorite toppings.

Muy Delish Notes:

Buy thin tortillas as they won’t break when the tortilla is rolled. Thick corn tortillas dry out faster and break easily. 

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Nutrition

Serving: 1taquito | Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 69mg | Potassium: 2mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g

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