Air Fryer Beef Taquitos Recipes

EASY AIR FRYER BEEF TAQUITOS

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.

AIR-FRYER TAQUITOS

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.

AIR FRYER BEEF TAQUITOS

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)

AIR FRYER TAQUITOS

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat, and sauté the onions and peppers, stirring until the onions sweat and turn slightly brown and the green peppers are softened.
• Add ground beef, stirring and breaking down any large pieces with a wooden sauce spoon. Cook until the beef is browned with no pink remaining.
• Add garlic powder and paprika and stir to thoroughly coat. Take the pan off the heat, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Transfer the ground beef mixture into a bowl, stirring continuously for a minute to help the mixture cool down.
• 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. (See notes below for corn husk prep.)
• Put 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese on the tortilla, forming a line from top to bottom (vertically). Add 1-1/2 tablespoons 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. (*see note for time saving)
• Spray the base and sides of your air-fryer basket with propellant-free oil cooking spray. Place as many taquitos in the basket and rack as you can without crowding them and spray lightly with cooking spray.
• 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. Fry for another 3-5 minutes, or until the taquitos are browned and crisp on both sides.
• Repeat the process for the remainder of the taquitos.
• Serve immediately with toppings of your choice (*see notes).

AIR FRYER TAQUITOS 2 WAYS RECIPE BY TASTY

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!

AIR FRYER CHICKEN TAQUITOS

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.

AIR FRYER BEEFY VEGAN TAQUITOS

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.