Get ready to transform your ordinary dinner into an extraordinary culinary adventure! These Air Fryer Greek Pork Taquitos are about to revolutionize your meal game, combining the crispy perfection of Mexican-style taquitos with the bold, Mediterranean flavors of Greece. Imagine tender, shredded pork, creamy feta cheese, and fresh spinach wrapped in a perfectly crispy tortilla - all prepared in just 25 minutes with minimal effort and maximum deliciousness!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: Greek
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked pork, shredded
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped spinach
- 4 small tortillas
- Olive oil spray
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by preparing all your ingredients. Make sure the cooked pork is shredded into small pieces for easy filling. Crumble the feta cheese and set it aside. Dice the red onion and chop the spinach finely.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded pork, feta cheese, diced red onion, and chopped spinach. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly distributed. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Take one tortilla and place a generous amount of the pork filling in the center. Be careful not to overfill, as this can make rolling difficult. Fold the sides of the tortilla inward, then roll it tightly from the bottom up to create a taquito. Repeat this process with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Once all taquitos are rolled, preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes. This ensures they will cook evenly and become crispy.
- Lightly spray the taquitos with olive oil spray on all sides. This will help them achieve a golden-brown color and crispy texture as they cook.
- Place the taquitos in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they are not overcrowded. You may need to cook them in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Cook the taquitos in the air fryer for about 10-12 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time to ensure even crisping. They should be golden brown and crispy when done.
- Once cooked, carefully remove the taquitos from the air fryer and let them cool for a minute before serving. This will help the filling set slightly and make them easier to handle.
- Serve the air fryer Greek pork taquitos warm, with your choice of dipping sauces such as tzatziki or a yogurt-based dip for added flavor.
Tips
- Shred your pork finely to ensure even distribution of meat in each taquito.
- Don't overfill the tortillas - this prevents them from rolling properly and can cause tearing.
- Olive oil spray is crucial for achieving that golden, crispy exterior. Be sure to coat all sides evenly.
- Cook in a single layer in the air fryer to guarantee maximum crispiness.
- Flip the taquitos halfway through cooking to ensure uniform browning.
- Let the taquitos rest for a minute after cooking to help the filling set and make them easier to handle.
- Serve immediately with tzatziki or a cool yogurt dip to complement the warm, crispy taquitos.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 320kcal
Carbohydrates: 22g
Protein: 25g
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 75mg
