Air Fryer Green Chile Chicken Taquitos are crispy rolled tacos filled with seasoned shredded chicken, sautéed peppers, onions, and zesty green chiles. These taquitos are cooked in the air fryer for a perfectly crispy exterior without the need for deep frying, making them a healthier alternative to traditional taquitos. The combination of smoky peppers and tangy green chiles creates a flavorful filling that's packed into street taco-sized tortillas.
These taquitos are perfect for game day parties, quick weeknight dinners, or as an appetizer for any gathering. They come together in just 30 minutes from start to finish using simple ingredients and rotisserie chicken for even faster prep. The air fryer method means less oil, less mess, and a crispier result than baking in the oven.
They're incredibly versatile and can be customized with your favorite toppings like sour cream, guacamole, salsa, or queso. Kids and adults alike love the handheld format, and they're great for meal prep since you can make a big batch and reheat them throughout the week.
Ingredients
- Street taco sized tortillas
- Shredded chicken
- Taco seasoning
- Olive oil
- Red onion chopped
- Red bell pepper chopped
- Jalapeno pepper deseeded and chopped finely
- Canned chopped green chiles drained
- Toppings of your choosing
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Make crispy air fryer taquitos with this simple step-by-step process.
Preparation: Have your air fryer ready and toppings prepared for serving.
Step one: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add in the onions and red bell pepper into the skillet, and saute for 3 minutes.
Step two: Stir in the jalapenos, and saute another 3 minutes.
Step three: Mix in the chicken and sprinkle with the taco seasoning. Stir to combine, and saute for another 3 minutes.
Step four: Place a layer of filling on each tortilla, and roll them tightly closed over the filling.
Step five: Add the taquitos to the air fryer seam side down. Cook at 400 degrees for 6-8 minutes, or until the tortillas are browned and crispy on the outside. Serve immediately with your choice of toppings.
Hint: Lightly spray or brush the taquitos with a bit of oil before air frying for an even crispier exterior and more golden color. This extra step makes a noticeable difference in achieving that restaurant-quality crunch.
Air Fryer Green Chile Chicken Taquitos
Ingredients
- 12 tortillas street taco sized
- 2 c chicken shredded
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ red onion chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper deseeded and chopped finely
- 4 oz canned chopped green chiles drained
- toppings of your choosing
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add in the onions and red bell pepper into the skillet, and saute for 3 minutes.
- Stir in the jalapenos, and saute another 3 minutes.
- Mix in the chicken and sprinkle with the taco seasoning.
- Stir to combine, and saute for another 3 minutes.
- Place a layer of filling on each tortilla, and roll them tightly closed over the filling.
- Add the taquitos to the air fryer seam side down.
- Cook at 400 degrees for 6-8 minutes, or until the tortillas are browned and crispy on the outside.
- Serve immediately with your choice of toppings.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is just an estimate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.
