Frozen Taquitos In Air Fryer

Taquitos are among our favorite finger foods, so I try to keep a bag stashed in the freezer at all times. Cooking them from frozen in the air fryer means they come out crispy and crunchy, not soggy and greasy like they do when you bake them in the oven. 

The great thing about cooking frozen taquitos in the air fryer is that it’s easy enough for older kids to make on their own after a little training.

And, since they cook fast they are perfect for a quick meal, after-school snacks, Mexican meals, and all sorts of get-togethers, easy appetizer, side dish, and as part of your game day spread. 

Homemade meals are great when you have time, but there should be no shame in taking help from the freezer section every now and then. You’ll be surprised how tasty these are, plus these Air Fried Taquitos are way healthier than traditional deep-fried taquitos.

Also, you might want to try these Frozen Potato Skins In Air Fryer, these delicious Frozen Pierogies In Air Fryer, and Frozen Jalapeno Poppers In Air Fryer.

Why Make This Recipe

• Fast – Air Fryer frozen taquitos cook faster than in the oven.
• Healthier – air frying these uses far less oil than deep frying. 
• Finger Food – Taquitos are perfect for snacking or serving at a party. 
• Kid-Friendly – Kids love these and they are easy enough for big kids to make on their own. 
• Easy Mexican Food – great for Taco Tuesday, Cinco de Mayo, game day, and more as loved by the whole family.

Ingredient Notes

This recipe uses grocery store-bought frozen Taquitos that have not been thawed and are being cooked straight from frozen.

This method works for chicken taquitos, beef version, cheese, homemade taquitos, vegetable versions etc. Just use the best frozen taquitos that you can.

Ready to make these frozen taquitos in Air Fryer? Gather your ingredients and I will show you…

How To Cook Frozen Taquitos In An Air Fryer

Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.

1. Pre-heat the air fryer to 400 degrees F / 200 degrees C.
2. Remove the frozen taquitos from the package.
3. Place them in the Air Fryer basket, in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd. They can touch, but don’t overlap. 
4. Air fry for 5-7 minutes, until heated through and fully cooked and turning golden brown.
5. Serve with your favorite dipping sauces. 

Air Fryer Taquitos Frozen Expert Tips 

• The overall size of taquitos and the amount of filling can vary between brands. Watch closely the first time you make them so you can adjust the timing as needed. 
• Don’t overlap the taquitos in the air fryer basket. You may need to cook them in multiple batches. You’ll fit more in a square basket.
• You may want to turn them halfway through or give the basket a shake to ensure they cook evenly.
• For a crispier finish spray with some cooking spray before cooking.

Air fryer temperatures can vary depending on the make and model. I recommend starting with less cooking time, checking for doneness, then adding more time as needed.

Delicious Variations

• Look For Different Fillings – Taquitos (and flautas) are available in a variety of fillings. Try different ones to discover a new favorite. 
• Top Them Off – Top your cooked taquitos with extra cheese, shredded lettuce, salsa or even chili.
• Dip Them – Taquitos and flautas are perfect for dipping. Here are a few of our favorite options:

Make Ahead And Storage

• Prep Ahead – The beauty of these is that you can go from freezer to table in just a few minutes so there’s really no need to prep ahead of time.
• Store – Leftovers should be stored in the fridge in an airtight container and eaten within 3 days. Reheat them in the air fryer at 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C for 2 – 2 ½ minutes.

FAQs

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Serving Suggestions

Weight Watchers Points

There are 8 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.

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Print Recipe

Air Fryer Frozen Taquitos

Take this tasty snack from freezer to table in under 5 minutes.

Course: Snack

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: 6

Calories: 230kcal

Instructions

• Pre-heat the air fryer to 400 degrees F / 204 degrees C.

• Remove taquitos from the package.

• Add taquitos to the Air Fryer basket making sure not to overcrowd them. They can touch, but don’t overlap them.

• Fry for 5 minutes until heated through.

• Serve with your favorite dipping sauces.

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Notes

• The overall size of taquitos and the amount of filling can vary between brands. Watch closely the first time you make them so you can adjust the timing as needed. 
• Don’t overlap the taquitos in the air fryer.
• Cook in batches if you can’t fit all 12 at one time.
• Reheat them in the air fryer at 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C for 2 – 2 ½ minutes.
• Storage – keep leftovers inside the fridge for 3 days.
• There are 8 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 310mg | Fiber: 1g