Imagine sinking your teeth into the most perfectly crispy taquitos without the hassle of deep frying or complicated cooking techniques. Your air fryer is about to become your new best friend in the kitchen, transforming boring frozen taquitos into a golden, crunchy delight that will have everyone begging for more. In just 15 minutes, you'll create a restaurant-worthy snack that's so easy, even a cooking novice can master it!
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 10 frozen taquitos
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes. This will ensure that the taquitos cook evenly and become crispy.
- While the air fryer is preheating, gather your ingredients: 10 frozen taquitos, cooking spray, 1 cup of salsa, and 1/2 cup of sour cream.
- Once the air fryer is preheated, lightly coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray. This will help prevent the taquitos from sticking and promote even crisping.
- Arrange the frozen taquitos in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Make sure to leave some space between them to allow for proper air circulation.
- Spray the tops of the taquitos lightly with cooking spray. This will help them achieve a golden-brown color and crispy texture.
- Cook the taquitos in the air fryer for 10 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time to ensure they crisp up evenly on all sides.
- After 10 minutes, check the taquitos for desired crispiness. If you prefer them extra crispy, you can add an additional 2-3 minutes of cooking time.
- Once cooked to your liking, carefully remove the taquitos from the air fryer using tongs, as they will be hot.
- Serve the taquitos on a plate with 1 cup of salsa and 1/2 cup of sour cream on the side for dipping.
- Enjoy your delicious air fryer frozen taquitos as a quick and easy meal or snack!
Tips
- Always preheat your air fryer to ensure even cooking and maximum crispiness.
- Don't overcrowd the basket - space is key for that perfect crisp all around.
- Light cooking spray is your secret weapon for achieving a beautiful golden color.
- Flip the taquitos halfway through cooking to guarantee an even crunch.
- Keep an eye on cooking time, as air fryers can vary slightly in temperature.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and temperature.
- Experiment with different dipping sauces to keep things interesting!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 30g
Protein: 12g
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 25mg
