Crispy Air Fryer Beef Taquitos Recipe
Enjoy crispy, flavorful beef taquitos made effortlessly in the air fryer, perfect for a quick snack or meal.
Ingredients
Meat and Fillings
- 1 pound 90% lean ground beef
- 0.5 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix (homemade or store-bought, check for gluten-free)
- 4 ounce diced green chiles (drained)
- 1.5 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
Tortillas
- 16 pieces fajita size flour tortillas (or 6-inch corn or 50/50 blend)
Cooking Spray
- Avocado oil nonstick cooking spray Avocado oil nonstick cooking spray (must be non-propellant)
Dairy and Condiments
- Sour cream Sour cream
- Salsa Salsa
- Pico de gallo Pico de gallo
- Guacamole Guacamole
- Shredded lettuce Shredded lettuce
Instructions
- Cook ground beef and onions until browned, then stir in taco seasoning and green chiles. Let cool slightly.
- Mix beef mixture with shredded cheddar cheese. Warm tortillas, fill with about 2 tbsp of filling, roll up, and seal edges.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Spray taquitos with avocado oil spray and arrange seam side down.
- Cook for 18-20 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crispy. Let cool briefly before serving with toppings.
Notes
Ensure tortillas are warmed to make rolling easier and spray taquitos lightly for crispiness.