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Air Fried Tossed Taquitos Recipe
Air fried tossed taquitos transform frozen chicken taquitos through quick upgrades using air frying and buttered hot sauce tossing for enhanced flavors. This convenient recipe elevates frozen convenience foods through modern cooking techniques and flavor enhancement methods. The air frying creates superior texture while the sauce tossing adds complexity.
These air fried tossed taquitos are frozen chicken taquitos, given a quick upgrade by air frying, tossing in buttered hot sauce, and sprinkling with cotija cheese and chopped cilantro.
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients
24 frozen chicken taquitos
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
1/2 cup sour cream, or as needed for dipping
Directions
Heat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Add taquitos and cook until slightly crispy, about 8 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in hot sauce until well combined. Toss taquitos in butter mixture until well coated and add to a serving platter. Top with cheese and cilantro and serve with sour cream.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 534 | Calories |
| 27g | Fat |
| 57g | Carbs |
| 17g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 534 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 27g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat 7g | 37% |
| Cholesterol 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium 863mg | 38% |
| Total Carbohydrate 57g | 21% |
| Dietary Fiber 5g | 17% |
| Total Sugars 2g | |
| Protein 17g | 33% |
| Vitamin C 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium 218mg | 17% |
| Iron 4mg | 23% |
| Potassium 285mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
