Air Fryer Taquitos
November 14, 2023
L&B Ready To Heat Pulled Chicken can be an absolute lifesaver when it comes to busy weeknight meals. And now there’s an easy appetizer recipe to add to the mix: Air Fryer Taquitos. With the quintessential crunchy shell, just the right amount of heat and refreshing hints of pico de gallo and lime, they’re everything you want in a taquito made incredibly easy.
We start by putting a quick coat of adobo, agave, lime juice and olive oil on the chicken, then mix in the shredded mozzarella. After warming the corn tortillas for about 30 seconds in the microwave (this makes them easier to roll) we add the chicken and roll ‘em up.
Into the air fryer they go for about 10 minutes, no flipping. Once they’re done, they’re transferred to a platter, garnished with cilantro and served with fresh L&B Fresh Guacamole and Pico de Gallo Salsa. The taquitos are totally open to customization so go ahead and dish out the sour cream, hot sauce, extra cheese — the sky’s the limit.
That’s it. They’re literally that easy!
When you work in batches, you can make as many taquitos as you want at once. Surely no one will complain if you keep the servings coming, but you can also freeze the taquitos for later and pull them out when you need a quick snack. Feel free to explore beyond the appetizer category, too — maybe make them part of a meal and serve alongside rice, refried beans or even a salad. No matter how you enjoy them, this recipe is just extra reinforcement that buying the air fryer was quite possibly one of your best decisions ever.
SERVINGS
4-6
PREP TIME
10 min
COOK TIME
15 min
Ingredients
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⅓cup adobo sauce, from canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
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3tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
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2tablespoons agave syrup
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1tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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112-ounce package L&B Ready to Heat Pulled Chicken
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1cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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12corn tortillas
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Cooking spray
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L&B Fresh Guacamole, for garnish
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L&B Fresh Pico de Gallo Salsa, for garnish
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Rough chopped cilantro, for garnish
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Lime wedges, for serving
Additional
Directions
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1
Heat the air fryer to 375 F.
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2
In a large bowl, whisk together the adobo sauce, lime juice, agave syrup and olive oil until emulsified. Add the pulled chicken and shredded mozzarella and mix with a rubber spatula until fully coated.
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3
Wrap the tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave on a large plate for 30 seconds or until the tortillas are warm to the touch.
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4
Fill one tortilla with 2 tablespoons of the chicken and roll it up tightly. Place seam side down on a large sheet pan and repeat with the remaining tortillas.
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5
Working in batches, place the taquitos in the air fryer basket and spray with cooking spray. Air fry for about 10 minutes or until the taquitos are crispy and lightly browned.
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6
Transfer the taquitos to a large serving platter and garnish with guacamole, pico de gallo and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.