Easy and healthy air fryer beef taquitos in under 30 minutes. These taco-seasoned ground beef with cheese rolled in a corn and flour blend tortilla are super tasty and crunchy. Make a few for a great snack, or a bunch for a dish the family will enjoy!
Looking for a quick and delicious meal? These air fryer beef taquitos are so easy to make, even the kids can help out! My kids and husband enjoy dipping them in a variety of sauces like guacamole and salsa for an extra flavor bomb. No need to deep fry these taquitos, they are just as delicious in the air fryer! Best of all, make a double batch – so you can freeze and cook the rest later in the air fryer for super busy days.
Here’s how to make these quick and easy air fryer taquitos in just 30 minutes.
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Ingredients
Ground beef – I use 80/20 ground beef, if preferred, you may use leaner ground beef, but it will have a drier texture with less flavor.
Seasoning – A simple blend of oregano, cumin, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
Cheese – I used a Mexican cheese blend.
Tortilla – I use a corn and flour blend. (So I guess these can be called air fryer taquitos or flautas)! I do not recommend using 100% corn tortillas as they are too dry and can easily break. A corn and flour blend tortilla has more flexibility. You can also use flour tortillas, they’re even easier to roll.
Toothpicks – Helps to keep the rolled taquito in place.
Air Fryer
- I have a Phillips XXL analog air fryer which has a 6 portion food capacity.
- Cook in batches as needed. For my airfryer, I made 14 taquitos in two batches.
- Make sure the air fryer basket and tray is clean prior to cooking.
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer at 350 for 5-10 minutes.
- Season the ground beef and mix well.
- Add filling to the edges of the tortilla (the meat will shrink down when cooked). Add cheese, then roll the tortilla tightly. I did not sauté the filling, I found that cooking the filling first didn’t make a difference in taste or texture. Plus, it’s much quicker to just skip that step all together.
- Secure the tortilla with toothpicks.
- Lightly spray the taquitos evenly with oil.
- Add the taquitos, toothpick side down, in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for about 8 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
FAQ
There are so many great options. Add a side of guacamole, sour cream, salsa or pico de gallo. Hot sauce is a must if you like a kick of spice.
Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Preheat the air fryer at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 to 10 minutes and air fry for about 6 to 7 minutes.
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Easy Air Fryer Beef Taquitos
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- toothpicks
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef 80/20 preferred
- 14 medium sized corn and flour blend tortilla or 100% flour tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups Mexican blend shredded cheese
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- Oil spray I use olive oil in my Misto sprayer
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes.
- Add salt, pepper, oregano, garlic powder and cumin seasoning to the ground beef. Mix well.
- Add beef filling to tortilla, making sure to spread to the edges of the tortilla. Add cheese and roll tightly. Secure the ends with toothpicks.
- Spray oil on all sides of taquitos.
- Add the taquitos, toothpick side down, in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air Fry for about 8 minutes, until taquitos are golden brown and crispy.
- Take out immediately and serve with dip/salsa of choice.
Notes
- Cook in batches as needed. My Philips XXL air fryer makes 14 taquitos in two batches.
- Make sure the air fryer basket and tray is clean prior to cooking to prevent the air fryer from smoking up.
- Make sure to spread the beef filling to the edges of the tortillas, the meat will shrink down when cooking.