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Air Fryer Frozen Taquitos

Cook frozen taquitos straight from the freezer at 380°F for crisp shells and hot centers, with timing adjustments for corn and flour tortillas.
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Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings: 8 taquitos
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 frozen taquitos corn or flour; any filling
  • neutral oil spray optional, for extra browning

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Tongs optional for turning

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 380°F for 2 to 3 minutes if your model benefits from preheating.
  2. Remove the frozen taquitos from their packaging and arrange them in a single layer with space between each one.
  3. Lightly mist the taquitos with neutral oil if you want extra browning. This step is optional.
  4. Air fry at 380°F for 8 to 10 minutes, checking around the halfway point and turning them if one side is browning more slowly.
  5. Continue cooking until the shells are crisp and the centers are thoroughly hot. If the filling is hot but the tortilla needs more crunch, finish at 400°F for 1 to 2 minutes.
  6. Let the taquitos rest for 1 to 2 minutes before serving with salsa, sour cream, guacamole, queso, or your preferred dipping sauce.

Notes

Corn taquitos often finish a little faster than flour taquitos. Start checking corn versions around 6 to 7 minutes. Thick flour versions may need closer to 10 to 12 minutes. If the shells brown before the centers are hot, reduce the temperature to 350–360°F and continue in short intervals. Follow package-specific cooking and food-safety directions when provided.