Description
Crispy air fryer chicken taquitos stuffed with shredded chicken, cheese, and hidden veggies for a healthier twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup finely chopped spinach
- 1/4 cup grated zucchini
- 1/4 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 tsp taco seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 10 small flour tortillas
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix chicken, cheese, spinach, zucchini, bell peppers, taco seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl.
- Warm tortillas for 10 seconds to make them pliable.
- Spoon filling onto each tortilla, roll tightly, and secure with a toothpick if needed.
- Brush taquitos lightly with olive oil.
- Air fry for 8-10 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Serve with salsa or sour cream.
Notes
- Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free option.
- Add black beans for extra protein.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg