Air Fryer Chipotle Chicken Taquitos: The Perfect Game Day Snack

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A culinary masterpiece, taquitos combine perfectly crisp tortillas with savoury, seasoned fillings that explode flavour in every bite. Their compact size makes them easy to handle, and their golden, crunchy shell offers a delightful combination of textures – crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside.

When it comes to football snacks, taquitos are a Superbowl staple every times time. They’re easy to prepare in large batches and even easier to eat one-handed while cheering on your favourite team! No more juggling utensils or plates while shouting at the TV!

These chipotle chicken taquitos are always on the menu for the Superbowl. This recipe is so easy to make and only requires a handful of ingredients and 20 minutes of your time!

What are taquitos?

These delightful handheld snacks are a Mexican-inspired dish consisting of small, rolled-up tortillas filled with savoury ingredients such as beef, chicken, beans or cheese. The filled tortillas are tightly rolled and then fried or baked until crispy. Their name comes from the Spanish word ‘taco’.

Ingredients

•  Chipotles in adobo sauce

• Chicken breasts

• Cream cheese

• Chipotle seasoning

• Salt

• Tortilla, corn or flour, whatever your preference

• Shredded cheddar cheese

  
  

Steps

1. Warm cream cheese in the microwave if it isn’t already room softened. While you’re doing that, shred the chicken. I find that cooking my chicken breasts in the instant pot is the easiest way to get shreddable meat.

2. Take 3 chipotle peppers from the sauce and finely chop.

3. Once the cream cheese is softened and the chicken is shredded, combine them with the peppers and 1 Tbsp of the adobo sauce, shredded cheese, salt, and chipotle seasoning.

4.  Place a small amount in a line in the center of a tortilla, making sure it isn’t too full that it will squish out the ends. Tightly roll the tortilla and place into an air fryer, seam down to prevent it from unrolling.

5. Turn the air fryer to 390 F and fry for 5 minutes, or until tortillas are slightly browned and crispy.

6. Serve hot with desired toppings

   
   
   
   

What to pair with

• Guacamole

• Sour cream

• Salsa

• Hot sauce

• Aoli

Taquitos are the ultimate blend of flavour and texture making them the go-to choice for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a game-day party or preparing a quick appetizer to impress guests, these crispy flavourful rolls deliver on all fronts. With their savoury fillings and satisfying crunch, they’re more than just a snack – they’re a celebration of flavour that brings people together.

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