Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos

chicken breasts   olive oil cumin chili powder see note 3 onion powder garlic powder salt mozzarella  medium tortillas air fryer

what you'll need:

prepare chicken breast

in a bowl, toss chicken in olive oil to coat. Sprinkle with cumin, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder and salt on both sides.

1

cook chicken breast

cook for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through. ensure chicken has reached 165°F when checked with an instant read thermometer in the thickest portion.

2

prepare filling

shred the chicken with two forks, and allow to cool slightly. stir in the cheese until well combined.

3

roll

place chicken/cheese mixture in the middle of a medium-sized flour tortilla. roll it up tightly, and place seam side down on a plate.

4

cook

add the taquitos to the basket, placing them seam side down. Spray tops of tortillas with spray oil and cook for 3-4 minutes, until golden and crispy.

5

serve

top with fresh tomatoes, lettuce, avocado, sour cream or salsa, and enjoy!

6

prepare the filling ahead- make the puree and combine with the beans + cheese, but don't roll. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days, before rolling taquitos and baking up. bake ahead- alternatively you can follow this recipe all the way through and reheat. Taquitos may be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or the freezer for up to 2 months.

meal prep + storage:

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