Frozen Taquitos in the air fryer

Rolled filled tortillas stacked on each other in a blue speckled platter

5 from 6 votes

Frozen taquitos in the air fryer take 8 minutes at 400°F, straight from the freezer with no oil. This works for Delimex, El Monterey, José Olé and Costco taquitos, chicken or beef.

Servings servings (½ bag)

Ingredients

12 frozen taquitos or as many as will fit in a single layer [See Note 1]

Instructions

Air Fryer

Place the empty air fryer basket in the air fryer and preheat at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes. [See Note 2]
Add the frozen taquitos to the air fryer basket in a single layer. [See Note 3]
Air fry for 8 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit, turning them over with tongs or shaking the basket at the 4 minute mark. [See Note 4]
Transfer the taquitos to a serving platter and serve topped with salsa, guacamole, cilantro, jalapenos, green onions, sour cream, Mexican crema, or your choice of toppings.

Oven

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Spread the frozen taquitos on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Video

Notes

Note 1: I used Delimex chicken taquitos. El Monterey, José Olé and Costco taquitos cook in about the same time. Nutrition information is for 5 Delimex chicken taquitos.

Note 2: If your air fryer doesn't have a built-in preheat function, run it empty at 400°F for 5 minutes.

Note 3: Don't thaw the taquitos before cooking.

Note 4: If the basket is packed full, add 2 minutes to the cook time. Every air fryer varies, so the first time, check them 2 minutes before the timer ends.

Note 5: To reheat, air fry at 350°F for 1 to 2 minutes.

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