Mexican Shredded Chicken Taquitos
Tonight’s dinner is as easy as 1-2-3. Shredded chicken is rolled into crispy tortillas and melty cheese making for a fun-textured, flavor-rich dinner. The air fryer does double duty with this recipe, you’ll cook the chicken and crisp the taquitos in it!
Ingredients
- 1garlicAmount1Ingredientgarlic clove, minced clove, minced
- 1 tspchili powderAmount1 tspIngredientchili powder
- 1/2 tsppaprikaAmount1/2 tspIngredientpaprika
- 1/2 tspdried oreganoAmount1/2 tspIngredientdried oregano
- 1/2 tspground cuminAmount1/2 tspIngredientground cumin
- 1/4 tsppepper
- 1/4 tspsaltAmount1/4 tspIngredientsalt
- 1 tspcanola oilAmount1 tspIngredientcanola oil
- 8 oz(227 g) boneless skinless chicken thighsAmount8 ozIngredient(227 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup(41 g) shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 4(6-inch) tortillasAmount4Ingredient(6-inch) tortillas
- Oil sprayIngredientOil spray
- GuacamoleIngredientGuacamole
- Sour creamIngredientSour cream
- SalsaIngredientSalsa
- Pickled onionsIngredientPickled onions
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
In a resealable bag, combine the garlic, chili powderAmount1 tspIngredientchili powder, paprika, oregano, cumin, pepper, and salt. Add the chicken and shake to coat. Spray the air fryer with oil, add the chicken, spray with oil, and cook for 12-16 minutes, flipping halfway through. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before shredding.
- 3
Fill each tortilla evenly with the shredded chicken, 2 tablespoons of cheese, and roll closed. Spray the air fryer with oil, add the taquitos, seam side down, spray with oil, and cook for 6-10 minutes, flipping halfway through. Serve with toppings of choice.
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