Air fryer chicken fajita taquitos are a delicious and easy to make meal that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a party appetizer. They are made with tender chicken, flavorful fajita seasoning, and a variety of fresh vegetables, all wrapped in a crispy tortilla shell. The air fryer cooks the taquitos quickly and evenly, resulting in a crispy exterior and a juicy interior. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce for a complete meal.
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AIR FRYER CHICKEN TAQUITOS
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
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 CHICKEN FAJITA TAQUITOS
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
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 CHICKEN FAJITA TAQUITOS
This recipe takes some time to prepare, but the results are SO worth it!
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories Chicken Breasts
Time 2h45m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 6
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 CHICKEN FAJITAS
Chicken fajitas in the air fryer doesn't get any easier than this. The chicken stays nice and moist while the vegetables have a nice crisp to them. Add 2 minutes of cook time if you prefer softer veggies. I like to toast my tortillas in the air fryer as well but it is not necessary. Serve with toppings of your choice such as salsa, sliced avocado, and cheese.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place bell pepper strips and onion petals in a large bowl. Drizzle 2 teaspoons of olive oil over the top and season with salt and pepper. Stir until evenly combined.
- Place chicken strips in a separate bowl and sprinkle with fajita seasoning. Drizzle with remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil and mix until evenly combined with your hands.
- Preheat an air fryer to to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Add chicken to the basket and cook for 12 minutes, shaking halfway through cook time. Transfer to a plate to let rest while you cook the vegetables.
- Add vegetable mixture to the basket of the air fryer and cook for 14 minutes, shaking halfway through cook time.
- Divide chicken and vegetable mixture among tortillas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 34.6 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 15.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 231.7 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
AIR FRYER CHICKEN FAJITAS FOR TWO
Air fry your chicken fajitas for a quick and tasty south-of-the-border meal. The vegetables and chicken can cook at the same time, in only 10 minutes! Customize your fajitas with the toppings you love, such as: shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, cilantro, sliced tomatoes, or tomato salsa. Serve alone as a light lunch, or with Spanish rice and refried beans for a more substantial meal.
Provided by Bibi
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 25m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat an air fryer to 370 degrees F (190 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Combine cumin, smoked paprika, ancho chile powder, garlic powder, coriander, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Slice tenderloins lengthwise into 1/2-inch strips.
- Combine bell pepper strips and onion slices in a large bowl. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, then sprinkle 1/2 of the seasoning mixture over the vegetables. Toss until evenly coated. Place vegetables in the bottom of the air fryer basket.
- Combine tenderloin strips and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a bowl; toss to combine. Sprinkle remaining seasoning mixture on the chicken strips and toss to coat evenly. Place chicken strips on top of the vegetables in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry until chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Squeeze lime juice over all the ingredients. Serve on flour tortillas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 608.4 calories, Carbohydrate 60.7 g, Cholesterol 69.2 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 34.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 532.2 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
Tips:
- To make sure your taquitos have a crispy texture, preheat your air fryer to the highest temperature it can reach before cooking them.
- If you don't have an air fryer, you can also bake your taquitos in a preheated oven at 400°F for 15-20 minutes.
- To make your taquitos even more flavorful, you can marinate the chicken in your favorite Mexican-inspired marinade before cooking it.
- If you're using a store-bought fajita seasoning mix, be sure to check the label to make sure it doesn't contain any added sugar or salt.
- You can also add other vegetables to your taquitos, such as bell peppers, onions, or mushrooms.
Conclusion:
Air fryer chicken fajita taquitos are a quick and easy meal that can be enjoyed by the whole family. They're perfect for busy weeknights or for a fun party appetizer. With their crispy texture and flavorful filling, these taquitos are sure to be a hit!
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