Air Fryer Chicken, Beef & Veggie Taquitos Trio

How to Make Air Fryer Chicken, Beef & Veggie Taquitos Trio

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   Step 1: Cook and season the ground beef

   Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef. Cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through (about 6–8 minutes), then drain any excess fat and stir in 1 tablespoon taco seasoning and 2–3 tablespoons water; simmer until thickened. Transfer to a bowl and let cool slightly while you prepare the other fillings.

   For this step

   • 1 lbGround beef (80/20), raw
   
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   Step 2: Warm tortillas so they won't crack

   Stack the tortillas and wrap them in a damp paper towel (or a clean kitchen towel) and microwave for 30–45 seconds, or warm briefly in a skillet until pliable. Keeping them warm prevents splitting when you roll the taquitos.

   For this step

   • 18 countSmall corn tortillas
   
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   Step 3: Prepare the three fillings

   For the chicken taquitos, toss shredded rotisserie chicken with the remaining 1 tablespoon taco seasoning and a splash of water to moisten. For the veggie option, gently mash the black beans and fold in 1/3 cup shredded cheese, seasoning to taste. Reserve the cooked beef for the beef taquitos and portion out about 1/3 cup filling per tortilla; sprinkle each with shredded cheese before rolling.

   For this step

   • 2 cupsShredded rotisserie chicken
   • 1 cupBlack beans, drained and rinsed
   • 2 cupsShredded Mexican blend cheese
   
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   Step 4: Assemble and oil the taquitos

   Place about 2–3 tablespoons of the chosen filling near the bottom edge of each warmed tortilla and roll tightly, sealing the edge by pressing down. Lightly brush each rolled taquito with olive oil (or spray) to promote even browning in the air fryer.

   For this step

   • 2 tablespoonsOlive oil (or cooking spray)
   
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   Step 5: Air fry until golden and crispy

   Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, place taquitos seam-side down in a single layer and air fry for 6–8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crisp and golden. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined tray and keep warm while you finish remaining batches.
   
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   Step 6: Finish and serve with lime and cilantro

   Arrange the three taquito varieties on a platter, squeeze fresh lime over the chicken and beef rolls, and sprinkle chopped cilantro over the veggie and chicken options. Serve immediately with optional dips like salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for dipping.

   For this step

   • 1 countLime
   • 1/4 cupFresh cilantro, chopped
   

1. Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef. Cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through (about 6–8 minutes), then drain any excess fat and stir in 1 tablespoon taco seasoning and 2–3 tablespoons water; simmer until thickened. Transfer to a bowl and let cool slightly while you prepare the other fillings.
2. Stack the tortillas and wrap them in a damp paper towel (or a clean kitchen towel) and microwave for 30–45 seconds, or warm briefly in a skillet until pliable. Keeping them warm prevents splitting when you roll the taquitos.
3. For the chicken taquitos, toss shredded rotisserie chicken with the remaining 1 tablespoon taco seasoning and a splash of water to moisten. For the veggie option, gently mash the black beans and fold in 1/3 cup shredded cheese, seasoning to taste. Reserve the cooked beef for the beef taquitos and portion out about 1/3 cup filling per tortilla; sprinkle each with shredded cheese before rolling.
4. Place about 2–3 tablespoons of the chosen filling near the bottom edge of each warmed tortilla and roll tightly, sealing the edge by pressing down. Lightly brush each rolled taquito with olive oil (or spray) to promote even browning in the air fryer.
5. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, place taquitos seam-side down in a single layer and air fry for 6–8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crisp and golden. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined tray and keep warm while you finish remaining batches.
6. Arrange the three taquito varieties on a platter, squeeze fresh lime over the chicken and beef rolls, and sprinkle chopped cilantro over the veggie and chicken options. Serve immediately with optional dips like salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for dipping.