Description
These Air Fryer Beef Taquitos feature seasoned lean ground beef and sharp cheddar cheese rolled inside crispy tortillas, cooked to perfection in the air fryer. They offer a flavorful, low-fat Mexican-inspired meal that's quick to prepare and perfect for satisfying cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Mixture
- 1 pound 90% lean ground beef
- ½ cup diced yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix (homemade or store bought, check gluten-free if needed)
- 4 ounce can diced green chiles (drained)
- 1½ cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
Taquitos
- 16 tortillas - fajita size flour, 6-inch corn, or 50/50 blend (corn tortillas for gluten-free option)
- Avocado oil nonstick cooking spray (must be non-propellant)
Serving Suggestions
- Sour cream
- Salsa
- Pico de gallo
- Guacamole
- Shredded lettuce
Instructions
- Prepare the beef filling: In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with diced yellow onion until the beef is browned and onions are translucent, about 7-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add seasoning and chiles: Stir in taco seasoning mix and diced green chiles. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to combine flavors thoroughly. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Combine beef mixture with cheese: Stir grated sharp cheddar cheese into the warm beef mixture until well combined.
- Assemble taquitos: Lay out each tortilla flat. Spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of the beef and cheese filling along one edge of the tortilla. Roll tightly and secure if needed.
- Prepare air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 3-5 minutes. Spray the rolled taquitos generously with avocado oil nonstick cooking spray to promote crispiness.
- Air fry taquitos: Place the rolled taquitos seam-side down in the air fryer basket without overcrowding. Cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Remove taquitos carefully and serve hot with sour cream, salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole, and shredded lettuce as desired.
Notes
- Use corn tortillas to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Spraying the taquitos with oil helps achieve a crispy texture without deep frying.
- For extra flavor, add fresh cilantro or hot sauce as a garnish.
- Leftover taquitos can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the air fryer for crispiness.
- Adjust the amount of taco seasoning to control spiciness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 187 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 331 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
