Description
Crispy, flavorful Air Fryer Beef Taquitos made with lean ground beef, cheese, and a blend of spices rolled in tortillas and air fried to perfection. Served with your favorite toppings like sour cream, salsa, and guacamole for a delicious and healthier Mexican-inspired meal.
Ingredients
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Beef Filling
- 1 pound 90% lean ground beef
- ½ cup diced yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix (homemade or store bought, check gluten-free)
- 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)
Optional Toppings
- Sour cream
- Salsa
- Pico de gallo
- Guacamole
- Shredded lettuce
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef Filling: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until the beef is fully browned and the onions are softened, about 7-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat if needed.
- Add Seasoning and Chilies: Stir in the taco seasoning mix and the drained diced green chiles. Cook for another 2 minutes until the flavors combine and the mixture is heated through. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Assemble the Taquitos: Lay out the tortillas on a flat surface. Place about 2 tablespoons of the beef mixture along the edge of each tortilla, then sprinkle with the grated sharp cheddar cheese. Carefully roll the tortillas tightly around the filling to form taquitos.
- Prepare for Air Frying: Spray the air fryer basket with avocado oil cooking spray. Place the rolled taquitos seam side down in a single layer in the basket. Lightly spray the top of the taquitos with avocado oil to help them crisp up.
- Air Fry the Taquitos: Cook in the air fryer at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway through, until the taquitos are golden brown and crispy on all sides.
- Serve: Remove from the air fryer and let cool for a minute. Serve with sour cream, salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole, and shredded lettuce as desired.
Notes
- Use corn tortillas to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Make sure to tightly roll the taquitos to prevent them from unrolling during cooking.
- Spraying the taquitos with avocado oil helps create a crispy exterior without deep frying.
- You can customize the filling with other cheeses or add diced jalapeños for extra heat.
- Leftover taquitos reheat well in the air fryer for a few minutes to restore crispiness.
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
