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Frozen Taquitos in Air Fryer

February 14, 2021
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Frozen Taquitos in Air Fryer

Are you searching for frozen taquitos air fryer recipe? Then here’s how you make frozen taquitos in air fryer. You can eat crispy taquitos as a quick snack. Frozen taquitos have been my favorite go-to snack.

They are super easy to make and amazingly crispy when cooked in the air fryer. Believe me, you’re going to love how it turns out crispy from the outside and perfect on the inside.

You can cook your frozen taquitos in air fryer straight from the freezer with a satisfying result. Today I’m going to share how you cook frozen taquitos, some tips for making frozen taquitos, dip ideas, and many more. If you’re interested in making frozen taquitos in air fryer then please keep on reading.

 

What are taquitos?

Taquitos is Mexican food that has a tortilla filled with different fillings which consist of chicken, beef, pork, steak, or cheese. The tortilla is folded to acquire a long cylindrical shape and deep-fried.

But with frozen taquitos things have been much easier. You don’t need to go through all the process. If you’re looking for something healthier go for Trader Joe’s and Whole foods, they have no added artificial ingredients.

 

What’s the difference between taquitos and flautas?

If you’re confused between taquitos and flautas there’s not much difference in them. Taquito is generally made with corn tortillas and flautas are made with flour tortillas.

You should always look for the ingredients before you buy frozen taquitos for gluten-free taquitos.

 

How to make frozen taquitos in air fryer?

Cooking frozen taquitos in air fryer is simple and only needs one main ingredient. You can cook any frozen taquitos brand according to your preferred filling of beef, cheese, or chicken.

Ingredient

  • 1 Package of frozen taquitos

Frozen taquitos cooking instructions:

  1. Preheat your air fryer at 400F for 3-4 minutes.
  2. Place the frozen taquitos in air fryer basket in a single layer (5-6 pieces).
  3. Cook at 400F for 8 minutes or until they’re golden brown from the outside. Toss or flip the taquitos halfway through the cooking process for evenly cooked taquitos.
  4. Remove from the air fryer basket serve with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy.

 

You can find frozen taquitos recipe in the printable card below.

How to make beef taquitos in air fryer?

Summer holidays and beef taquitos are the best combinations for a perfect holiday. I’ve got a quick and simple beef taquito in air fryer recipe to share with you.

Ingredient

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3-4 tomatoes chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup of mozzarella cheese shredded (I love cheese)
  • Required corn/flour tortillas

Instructions

  1. Cook the ground beef meat on medium-high heat and add minced garlic, chopped onions, tomatoes, oil, salt, and pepper until brown.
  2. Once the filling is ready heat up the corn tortillas. Add the beef filling and cheese on top of each tortilla and wrap them tightly.
  3. Place the filled tortillas seam side down in the air fryer basket and cook at 400F for 10 minutes or until the taquitos are nicely golden brown and cheese melts.
  4. Remove from the basket and serve with your favorite dip and enjoy.

Tips for making perfect frozen taquitos in air fryer

  • Don’t thaw/defrost the cook frozen.
  • No need for oil if you’re using a non-stick air fryer basket.
  • Toss or flip the taquitos halfway through to have a better result. (evenly cooked)
  • Don’t overcrowd your air fryer basket, leave some room for hot air to circulate, and cook your frozen taquitos evenly.
  • If your cooking frozen taquitos in batches the following batches cook faster. You need to keep an eye on it to avoid burning.

 

What sauce goes with taquitos?

You can pair your frozen taquitos with any of your favorite dips. Here are some of my favorite dips that you could give a try.

  • Enchilada Sauce
  • BBQ Sauce
  • Ketchup
  • Fresh homemade salsa
  • Colorado Green Chili
  • Mayonnaise
  • Melted Cheese
  • Hot Sauce
  • Avocado Cream

 

Best frozen taquito brands

Most of the frozen taquito brands are good, but here are some of my favorite brands for making frozen taquitos in air fryer.

  • Delimex
  • EI Monterey
  • Trader Jose’s
  • Whole Foods

You can try any of these frozen taquitos in air fryer or the one you prefer most.

Some of the frequently asked questions.

 

Are frozen taquitos precooked?

Yes, most of the frozen taquitos are precooked and packed to preserve the flavor and ingredients inside.

You just need to heat them fully before eating any frozen taquitos.

 

How long do you cook frozen taquitos in the air fryer?

Most of the frozen taquitos are pre-cooked so you just have to warm them through before eating.

Cooking time for frozen taquitos in air fryer is 8 minutes at 400F. If you’re cooking in batches then the following batch takes a short time to cook. You need to keep an eye on them so you don’t burn the frozen taquitos in air fryer.

 

How do you air fry Frozen taquitos el Monterey?

The cooking process of frozen taquitos in air fryer for most of the brand is similar. You can follow the frozen taquitos instruction to make your EI Monterey taquitos.

 

How to reheat taquitos in the air fryer?

Heating frozen taquitos in air fryer are a quick and easy process. To reheat your leftover taquitos in the air fryer, follow these simple instructions.

  1. Preheat your air fryer at 380F degrees for 2-3 minutes.
  2. Place the leftover taquitos in the air fryer basket and cook for 3-4 minutes or until they are warm.
  3. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce. I’ve mentioned some of my favorite dipping sauce that you can try with your frozen taquitos in air fryer.

 

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredient

  • 1 bag of frozen taquitos

Instruction

  1. Preheat your air fryer at 400F for 3-4 minutes.
  2. Place the frozen taquitos in air fryer basket in a single layer (5-6 pieces).
  3. Cook at 400F for 8 minutes or until they’re golden brown from the outside. Toss or flip the taquitos halfway through the cooking process for evenly cooked taquitos.
  4. Remove from the air fryer basket serve with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy.

 

Course: Snack, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican

Prep Time: 1 minute
Cook Time:8 minutes

Nutrition Facts, per serving
Calories- 238kcal, Sodium- 380mg, Fat- 9.8g, Saturated Fat- 2.3g, Unsaturated Fat- 7.8g, Trans Fat- 0g, Carbohydrate- 30g, Cholesterol- 10mg, Sugar- 1g, Fiber- 3g, Protein- 8g

If you like Frozen Taquitos in Air Fryer, look what else you can air fry:

  • Frozen Sweet potatoes in Air fryer

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Frozen Taquitos in Air Fryer

Tasty Frozen Taquitos in Air Fryer - TopAirFryerRecipes

Are you searching for frozen taquitos air fryer recipe? Then here's how you make frozen taquitos in air fryer. You can eat crispy taquitos as a quick snack.
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Prep Time 1 min
Cook Time 8 mins
Course Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 1
Calories 238 kcal

Equipment

  • air fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Bag Frozen Taquitos

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your air fryer at 400F for 3-4 minutes.
  • Place the frozen taquitos in air fryer basket in a single layer (5-6 pieces).
  • Cook at 400F for 8 minutes or until they’re golden brown from the outside. Toss or flip the taquitos halfway through the cooking process for evenly cooked taquitos.
  • Remove from the air fryer basket serve with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy.
     
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