Best 8 Air Fried Shrimp Taquitos Recipes

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Get ready to embark on a culinary journey of crispy delight with air-fried shrimp taquitos! These bite-sized treats combine the enticing flavors of seasoned shrimp, melty cheese, and a golden-brown tortilla exterior. Perfect for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to festive gatherings, air-fried shrimp taquitos offer a delightful fusion of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With their easy preparation and quick cooking time, these taquitos are an absolute pleasure to make. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your air fryer, and let's dive into the world of air-fried shrimp taquitos!

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AIR-FRIED SHRIMP TAQUITOS



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Crispy air-fried taquitos with a cheesy shrimp filling. Dip in salsa if desired.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ pound medium shrimp - peeled, deveined, and coarsely chopped
1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 teaspoon taco seasoning
1 teaspoon olive oil
4 ounces nacho cheddar cheese sauce (such as Ricos®)
12 corn tortillas
½ (16 ounce) can refried beans
1 serving cooking spray

Steps:

  • Combine shrimp, jalapeno, taco seasoning, and olive oil in a large bowl. Stir until evenly coated. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp mixture and cook for 4 minutes. Turn heat off and stir in cheese sauce. Let cool for 5 minutes.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave on high until warm, about 20 seconds.
  • Spoon 1 tablespoon refried beans and 1 tablespoon shrimp mixture into the middle of each tortilla and roll up. Working in batches, place a single layer of taquitos in the air fryer basket, seam-side down. Spray the tops with cooking spray.
  • Air fry for 6 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining taquitos.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 200.1 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

AIR-FRYER TAQUITOS



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I love these any-occasion air-fryer taquitos. Spice them up by adding sliced jalapenos, if desired. — Mark Webber, Valdez, Alaska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large eggs
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
3 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
10 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed
Cooking spray
Optional: Salsa and guacamole

Steps:

  • Preheat air fryer to 350°. In a large bowl, combine eggs, bread crumbs and taco seasoning. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. , Spoon 1/4 cup beef mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up tightly and secure with toothpicks. In batches, arrange taquitos in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket; spritz with cooking spray. Cook 6 minutes; turn and cook until meat is cooked through and taquitos are golden brown and crispy, 6-7 minutes longer. Discard toothpicks before serving. If desired, serve with salsa and guacamole.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 336mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

AIR FRYER CHICKEN TAQUITOS



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These taquitos are air fried, which makes them healthier than deep fried ones. Using shredded rotisserie chicken provides a quick prep but you can always use home-cooked chicken. Serve with sides of sour cream, Mexican tomato sauce, and guacamole, or your choice of sides.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons diced onion
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped green chiles (such as Ortega®)
2 tablespoons Mexican-style hot tomato sauce (such as El Pato®)
1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken
2 tablespoons Neufchatel cheese
½ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
6 each corn tortillas
1 serving avocado oil cooking spray

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet. Add onion and cook until soft and translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add green chiles and Mexican tomato sauce; stir to combine. Add chicken, Neufchatel cheese, and Mexican cheese blend. Cook and stir until cheeses have melted and mixture is completely warmed, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat tortillas in a skillet or directly on the grates of a gas stove until soft and pliable. Place 3 tablespoons of chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Fold over and roll into taquitos.
  • Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place taquitos in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching, and mist with avocado oil. Cook in batches if necessary. Cook until golden brown and crispy, 6 to 9 minutes. Turn taquitos over, mist with avocado oil, and air fry for an additional 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.9 g, Cholesterol 32.6 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 216.6 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

AIR FRYER TAQUITOS AND CHARRED SALSA



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Taquitos are the ultimate finger food-mini rolled tacos that are warm, cheesy and super crunchy! An air fryer makes this crowd-pleasing snack (or appetizer) surprisingly easy to cook up at home. We fill them with chunks of chicken and melty Colby Jack, but you can customize the ingredients to please even the pickiest of eaters with different proteins and cheeses. And while you have the air fryer fired up you can make a delicious charred salsa to serve alongside.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings (24 taquitos)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 pound Roma tomatoes
1 small onion, cut into 8 wedges
1 serrano chile
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
1 cup chopped rotisserie chicken
1 cup (about 4 ounces) shredded Colby Jack
One 4-ounce jar diced pimientos, drained
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
Kosher salt
One 12.6-ounce package small "street-size" corn tortillas (24 tortillas)
1 cup refried beans
Butter-flavored nonstick cooking spray
Sour cream, for serving
Shredded romaine lettuce, for serving

Steps:

  • For the salsa: Preheat a 6-quart air fryer to 350 degrees F (see Cook's Note).
  • Combine the tomatoes, onion, chile, garlic and oil in a large bowl and toss to coat. Transfer to the basket of the air fryer and cook until the skin of the tomatoes and the chile are wrinkled and the onion and garlic are charred, about 10 minutes. Cool slightly.
  • When cool enough to handle, peel the skins from the tomatoes and discard. Remove the stem, seeds and skin from the chile and discard. Place the tomatoes, chile, garlic, onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a blender. Pulse until smooth. Set aside until ready to serve.
  • For the taquitos: Combine the chicken, cheese, pimientos, oregano, cumin, paprika, chili powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl and toss.
  • Working in batches, quickly run 4 tortillas under running water. Shake off excess water and place in the air fryer basket. Fry until softened and pliable, 15 to 30 seconds. Fill them while they are still warm: Spread 2 teaspoons refried beans over a tortilla, reserving a bit of bean to dab on the seal. Spread 1 1/2 tablespoons of the chicken filling over the beans. Roll the tortilla over the filling and seal tightly with a little refried bean. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, beans and chicken.
  • Spray all sides of the taquitos generously with cooking spray. Place in the air fryer basket (work in batches if needed) and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 8 minutes. Serve warm topped with some of the salsa and sour cream and shredded lettuce.

AIR FRYER SHRIMP TACOS



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Tender, flavorful shrimp with a slightly caramelized outside and a wonderful coating of tart/creamy/herbal cilantro-lime butter. The warmed flour tortillas are hefty enough to hold the filling without tearing, but if people prefer corn tortillas, they will need two so the filling doesn't make the tortilla tear. Serve tacos with lime wedges.

Provided by Karen Rankin

Categories     Mexican Fish Tacos

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 cups shredded green cabbage
½ cup sliced red bell pepper
½ cup sliced yellow bell pepper
½ cup sliced orange bell pepper
¼ cup pepitas (roasted green pumpkin seeds)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided
¼ cup lime juice, divided
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon honey
¾ teaspoon kosher salt, divided, or to taste
1 ½ pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
12 (6 inch) flour tortillas, warmed
¾ cup crumbled queso fresco
3 medium avocados - peeled, pitted, and sliced

Steps:

  • Combine cabbage, bell peppers, pepitas, lime and 1 tablespoon of the cilantro in a large bowl.
  • Combine 2 tablespoons lime juice, 3 tablespoons olive oil, honey, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt in a small bowl with a whisk. Pour over vegetable mixture and toss to coat evenly. Set aside.
  • Preheat an air fryer to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes.
  • Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and place in a medium bowl with remaining tablespoon olive oil, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, and pepper; toss to coat shrimp evenly with oil and spices.
  • Place shrimp in the preheated basket of the air fryer and cook until shrimp are opaque and lightly golden browned on outside, 8 to 9 minutes, tossing halfway through cooking time.
  • When shrimp are finished cooking, immediately transfer to a serving bowl with the butter, remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice, lime zest, and remaining tablespoon of cilantro; toss to melt butter and coat shrimp.
  • To serve, place 4 to 5 shrimp in each warmed tortilla, spoon 1/4 cup slaw on shrimp, and top with a pinch of queso fresco and avocado slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 651.5 calories, Carbohydrate 52.6 g, Cholesterol 192.7 mg, Fat 36.7 g, Fiber 10.9 g, Protein 31.3 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 906.1 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

AIR-FRIED SHRIMP TAQUITOS



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Crispy air-fried taquitos with a cheesy shrimp filling. Dip in salsa if desired.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Shrimp Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ pound medium shrimp - peeled, deveined, and coarsely chopped
1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 teaspoon taco seasoning
1 teaspoon olive oil
4 ounces jarred hot cherry peppers, seeded and coarsely chopped
12 corn tortillas
½ (16 ounce) can refried beans
1 serving cooking spray

Steps:

  • Combine shrimp, jalapeno, taco seasoning, and olive oil in a large bowl. Stir until evenly coated. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp mixture and cook for 4 minutes. Turn heat off and stir in cheese sauce. Let cool for 5 minutes.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave on high until warm, about 20 seconds.
  • Spoon 1 tablespoon refried beans and 1 tablespoon shrimp mixture into the middle of each tortilla and roll up. Working in batches, place a single layer of taquitos in the air fryer basket, seam-side down. Spray the tops with cooking spray.
  • Air fry for 6 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining taquitos.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 200.1 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

AIR FRYER CHICKEN FAJITA TAQUITOS



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This recipe takes some time to prepare, but the results are SO worth it!

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 2h45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (4 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 ¼ cups mojo criollo marinade
1 pound corn tortillas
1 (14 ounce) package fire-roasted peppers and onion blend (such as Trader Joe's®), thawed
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Place chicken strips in a sealable container and add marinade. Seal and allow to marinate for 2 hours.
  • Drain off marinade and discard. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken strips until browned, 6 to 7 minutes. Add thawed peppers and onions and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more.
  • Transfer chicken strips to a cutting board and chop into smaller pieces. Add chopped chicken back to the peppers and onions; stir to combine.
  • Preheat an heat air fryer to 370 degrees F (187 degrees C) for 5 minutes.
  • Place tortillas in a tortilla bag. Microwave 5 tortillas at a time for 30 seconds.
  • Spray each side of warmed tortillas with about 1/2 teaspoon oil and lay on a cutting board. Place 1 to 2 tablespoons chicken filling on top and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon cheese blend. Roll taquitos up tightly.
  • Place taquitos seam-side down in the air fryer basket and air fry for 5 minutes. Increase air fryer temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and air fry for 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9.6 g, Cholesterol 10.8 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 58.3 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

AIR FRYER TAQUITOS 2 WAYS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Taco night just got way better (and less greasy!) with these air fryer taquitos. These super crunchy and delicious rolled tacos are sure to satisfy in any setting.

Provided by Aleya Zenieris

Categories     Sides

Time 55m

Yield 16 taquitos

Number Of Ingredients 28

1 tablespoon neutral oil, such as canola or vegetable
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup yellow onion, diced
1 can fire-roasted diced green chiles, drained
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 ½ cups shredded rotisserie chicken
¼ cup chicken stock, or broth
1 tablespoon neutral oil, such as canola or vegetable
¼ cup yellow onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 dried bay leaf
½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 ½ cups shredded beef, or barbacoa
½ cup beef broth
16 corn tortillas
nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
¼ cup mexican crema
¼ cup crumbled queso fresco
guacamole
pico de gallo
1 bunch fresh cilantro, stems removed, chopped
2 limes, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Make the chicken filling: Add the oil, garlic, onion, and green chiles to a medium pan. Season with the cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook over medium-high heat until the onion is translucent, 4-5 minutes. Add the shredded chicken and chicken broth. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook until warmed through, 5-6 minutes. Transfer the filling to a bowl and set aside.
  • Make the beef filling: Wipe out the pan. Add the oil, onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Cook over medium-high heat until the onion is translucent, 4-5 minutes. Add the beef and beef broth, cover, and cook for another 5 minutes, until warmed through and the beef is falling apart. Transfer the filling to a bowl, remove the bay leaf, and set aside.
  • Assemble the taquitos: Wrap the corn tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave on high power for 30 seconds to warm. (Alternatively, heat each tortilla in a dry pan for 15 seconds on each side, until warmed through and pliable.)
  • Preheat the air fryer to 375°F ( 190°C) for 5 minutes.
  • Scoop 3 tablespoons of chicken filling onto the center of a tortilla. Tightly roll the tortilla and secure the end with 1-2 toothpicks. Repeat with the remaining filling to make 8 chicken taquitos total.
  • Scoop 3 tablespoons of beef filling onto the center of a tortilla. Tightly roll the tortilla and secure the end with 1-2 toothpicks. Repeat with the remaining filling and tortillas to make 8 beef taquitos total.
  • Lightly spray the bottom of the air fryer basket with nonstick spray. Place 3-4 taquitos at a time in the basket, leaving space between them, and air fry for 6-8 minutes, turning halfway, until brown and crisp. Remove from the air fryer and cover loosely with a kitchen towel or foil to keep warm while you fry the remaining taquitos.
  • To serve, arrange the taquitos on a platter. Drizzle with the crema and sprinkle with the queso fresco. Dollop a few spoonfuls of guacamole on top and spread over the taquitos, then spoon some pico de gallo down the center. Top with the cilantro and serve with lime wedges. Serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 3 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right shrimp: Use large, deveined shrimp for best results.
  • Season the shrimp well: Use a flavorful blend of spices, such as chili powder, cumin, and paprika.
  • Don't overcook the shrimp: Cook the shrimp just until they are pink and opaque. Overcooked shrimp will be tough and rubbery.
  • Use a good quality tortilla: Corn or flour tortillas will both work, but make sure they are fresh and pliable.
  • Roll the taquitos tightly: This will help keep them from falling apart during cooking.
  • Don't overcrowd the air fryer: Leave some space between the taquitos so that they can cook evenly.
  • Serve immediately: Taquitos are best served fresh out of the air fryer.

Conclusion:

Air-fried shrimp taquitos are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can also be served as a main course. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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