Air-Fryer Taquitos

There's nothing more satisfying than biting into a hot, crispy, perfectly fried taquito. But dealing with hot oil every time you get a craving for the snack is a hassle. Luckily, these crunchy, air-fried taquitos are here to save the day! Whether they're being served up as a tailgate snack or as the perfect starter for taco night, just don’t forget the fixings. These rolled up tacos are delicious on their own, but they're the perfect excuse to pile on the salsa, guacamole, cheese, and sour cream!

How do you make sure taquitos don’t open?

A heartbreaking moment for anybody making taquitos is having them unravel or burst open. While some recipes call to hold them closed with toothpicks, that can damage the corn tortillas, running the risk of them falling apart. Instead, this air fryer recipe uses a simple egg wash to seal the tortillas shut. Make sure to place the taquitos seam-side-down in the air fryer to ensure they stay closed.

Can you shallow-fry air-fryer taquitos?

Sure! If you'd like to make these taquitos the old-fashioned way—frying them in oil—be our guest. Simply follow the instructions from chicken taquitos: Preheat the oven to 250°F. Heat 1/2-inch of oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat until it registers 375°F. Fry 4 taquitos, seam-side down, turning occasionally, until golden brown on all sides, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel lined baking sheet; keep warm in oven. Continue frying until all taquitos are cooked.