Take your taco Tuesday to the next level with irresistible beef taquitos cooked to perfection in an air fryer. Discover a healthier alternative to traditional taquitos, promising a crispy outer shell and a succulent, juicy beef filling that will tantalize your taste buds. With minimal oil and effortless preparation, our curated list of air fryer beef taquitos recipes will guide you through the process of creating this delightful appetizer or main course. Whether you prefer a classic taquito or a fusion twist, our selection of recipes caters to various culinary preferences. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving these crispy, flavorful morsels.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
EASY AIR FRYER BEEF TAQUITOS
Easy and healthy air fryer beef taquitos in under 30 minutes. These taco-seasoned ground beef with cheese rolled in a corn and flour blend tortilla are so tasty and crunchy. Make a few for a great snack, or a bunch for a dish the family will enjoy!
Provided by Kaylie
Categories Appetizer Main Course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat air fryer at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes.
- Add salt, pepper, oregano, garlic powder and cumin seasoning to the ground beef. Mix well.
- Add beef filling to tortilla, making sure to spread to the edges of the tortilla. Add cheese and roll tightly. Secure the ends with toothpicks.
- Spray oil on all sides of taquitos.
- Add the taquitos, toothpick side down, in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air Fry for about 8 minutes, until taquitos are golden brown and crispy.
- Take out immediately and serve with dip/salsa of choice.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 14 taquitos, Calories 217 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 34 mg, Sodium 477 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g
AIR FRYER TAQUITOS
These are the best crunchy beef taquitos with all that cheese!
Provided by Karly
Categories Beef
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Brown the beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain fat.
- Add the taco seasoning, green chiles, and ¼ cup of water to the beef and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the tortillas to a microwave safe plate and cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave for 30 seconds.
- Fill each tortilla with about 2 tablespoons of the beef mixture, top with cheese, and roll tightly.
- Place the taquitos seam side down in an air fryer basket, being sure not to overcrowd the basket.
- Spray with nonstick spray.
- Cook at 400 degrees for 6-7 minutes or until taquitos are as crispy as you'd like.
- Serve with salsa, sour cream, and queso for dipping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 522 calories, Carbohydrate 38 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 103 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 25 grams fat, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 35 grams protein, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 3 taquitos, Sodium 667 grams sodium, Sugar 3 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams unsaturated fat
AIR-FRYER TAQUITOS
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
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 BEEF TAQUITOS
The flavored ground beef mixture that fills each of these perfectly air fried crunchy taquitos is sure to make your mouth water!
Provided by Julie Chiou
Categories Main Course
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat, and sauté onions together with the green peppers, stirring until the onions sweated and turned slightly brown and the green peppers softened.
- Add ground beef, stirring and breaking down any large pieces. Sauté until the meat turned slightly brown
- Add garlic powder and paprika and continue to sauté until the ground beef are fully cooked and slightly crispy
- Take the pan off the heat, season with salt and pepper to taste
- Transfer the ground beef mixture into a bowl, stirring continuously to let the mixture cools.
- Whisk 2 eggs in a small bowl
- Once the ground beef mixture is cool (about 5-10 minutes), add eggs and mix well
- On a clean work surface or a plate, lay down one corn husk strip (or kitchen string) sideways (in horizontal position). Place a soft corn tortilla on top of the strip
- Put 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese on the tortilla, forming a line from top to bottom (vertically). Add 1-1/2 tablespoon of ground beef mixture on top of the cheese
- Roll the tortilla. Start by taking the right side and bring it over to the left, covering the cheese and meat mixture. Tuck the edge under the filling mixture, then slowly and as tight as possible, roll the tortilla. Tie the corn husk strip/kitchen string securely around the middle of the roll. Push any filling that might have come out of the ends back into roll and cut off excess length of the strip/string
- Repeat the process for the remainder of the tortillas
- Spray the base and sides of your air-fryer basket with avocado oil spray, including the extra rack (if available).
- Place as many taquitos in the basket and rack as you can without crowding them and spray the top with avocado oil spray.
- If using the extra rack, set the heat to 375°F and timer to 8 minutes. Check the taquitos on the extra rack after 8 minutes, leave the ones on the basket below. Once the top surface is brown and crispy, flip them over so the bottom side can get crispy as well. Fry for another 4 minutes and check again, adding another 2 minutes of cooking time if necessary. Once they are brown and crispy, remove the taquitos on the top layer along with the rack. Flip the remaining taquitos over so the bottom side can get crispy, and fry for another 4 minutes.
- If using only one basket, set the heat to 375°F and timer to 6 minutes. Check the taquitos and once the top surface is brown and crispy, flip them over so the bottom side can get crispy as well. Fry for another 3 minutes. Once top and bottom side are golden brown and crispy, take the taquitos out of the fryer. Add 2 minutes of additional time if the taquitos are not yet crispy.
- Repeat the process for the remainder of the taquitos.
- Serve immediately (see notes for suggested toppings)
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 taquito, Calories 155 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 102 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g
AIR FRYER TAQUITOS 2 WAYS RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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
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 BEEFY VEGAN TAQUITOS
Air-fried meaty, cheesy, spicy, crunchy, vegan taquitos that are sure to please. Serve with guacamole and salsa if desired.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 40m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for 3 minutes. Add vegetarian beef crumbles, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, cumin, and onion powder. Cook and stir for 5 minutes.
- Add cream cheese, nutritional yeast, and salt. Cook until cheese is melted and everything is evenly combined, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Spoon a heaping tablespoon of 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 132.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 210.8 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
Tips:
- For a crispy crunch, ensure the air fryer basket is lightly oiled and preheated to the recommended temperature before adding the taquitos.
- To prevent the taquitos from becoming soggy, avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket. Cook them in batches if necessary.
- For even cooking, flip the taquitos halfway through the cooking time.
- To achieve a golden brown color, spray the taquitos with cooking oil before air frying.
- For added flavor, brush the taquitos with your favorite sauce or seasoning before cooking.
Conclusion:
Air-fried beef taquitos are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or meal. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes in the air fryer, you can enjoy a crispy, flavorful treat that the whole family will love. Experiment with different fillings and toppings to create a variety of tasty taquitos. Air frying is a healthier alternative to traditional frying methods, making it a great option for those looking for a healthier lifestyle.
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