Air-Fryer Taquitos: Quick, Easy, And Delicious!

Frozen taquitos are a quick and easy snack that can be made in an air fryer in as little as 5 minutes. For those craving Mexican food, this is a perfect pick for Taco Tuesday. There are several options to choose from, including corn or flour tortillas with beef and cheese or chicken and cheese fillings. The cooking time will depend on how crispy you want your taquitos to be, but on average, they should be air-fried for 7-11 minutes at 375-400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Preheat the air fryer

Preheating your air fryer is a crucial step in the cooking process. It ensures that your taquitos will be crispy and golden brown on the outside while being cooked thoroughly on the inside. Here are some detailed instructions on how to preheat your air fryer for the best results:

First, it is important to note that not all air fryers require preheating. Some models, such as the Instant Pot Duo Crisp, have a built-in preheat functionality and will automatically preheat before starting the timer. If your air fryer does require preheating, set the temperature to 375°F to 400°F. The ideal temperature may vary slightly depending on your air fryer brand and style, but this temperature range should be suitable for most models.

Next, allow your air fryer to preheat for a sufficient amount of time. This duration will depend on your air fryer, but generally, 5 minutes should be enough for it to reach the desired temperature. If you're using an air fryer like the Cosori model, which has a preheat button, simply press it to initiate the preheating process.

While your air fryer is preheating, you can prepare the frozen taquitos. It is important to keep them frozen until you are ready to cook them. When it's time to cook, place the desired number of taquitos into the air fryer basket or rack. Ensure that you arrange them in a single layer with a little space between each taquito. This arrangement allows for better air circulation, resulting in crispier taquitos. If you are cooking a large batch, you may need to cook them in multiple batches to avoid overcrowding.

Once your air fryer has preheated and your taquitos are arranged in the basket or rack, you are ready to begin the cooking process. Simply follow the remaining instructions for cooking Jose Ole Taquitos in your air fryer, and enjoy your delicious, crispy snack!

Place the taquitos in the air fryer basket

When placing the taquitos in the air fryer basket, it's important to ensure they are in a single layer with a little space between each one. This allows the hot air to circulate better and crisps them up on all sides. You can spray the basket with nonstick cooking spray first if you wish, but it's not necessary as most frozen foods already contain oil. If your air fryer basket is on the smaller side, you may need to cook the taquitos in multiple batches to avoid overcrowding.

If you're using the Jose Ole brand of taquitos, you can choose from beef and cheese or chicken and cheese varieties, both of which are equally delicious. The beef and cheese taquitos come in flour tortillas, while the chicken and cheese are wrapped in corn tortillas.

Once you've placed the taquitos in the basket, you can move on to the next step of air-frying them.

Air fry for 7-11 minutes

Air frying taquitos is a quick and easy way to make a delicious snack. It is important to preheat your air fryer before placing the taquitos inside. The ideal temperature for cooking taquitos is between 375 and 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

When preparing your José Olé taquitos for the air fryer, ensure that they are placed in a single layer with space between each one. This allows the hot air to circulate and crisp them up on all sides. You can spray the taquitos with oil to achieve a golden brown colour and extra crispiness.

Air fry your taquitos for 7-11 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. For an extra crispy texture, you can flip the taquitos halfway through the cooking process and respray them with oil. Depending on your air fryer brand and style, the cooking time may vary.

Once the taquitos are cooked to your desired level of crispiness, carefully remove them from the air fryer using tongs. Allow them to cool for a few minutes before serving. You can enjoy your air-fried José Olé taquitos as they are or with a variety of toppings and dips.

Remove from the air fryer

Once the timer goes off on your air fryer, it's time to remove the taquitos. But be careful! The air fryer basket will be hot, so use tongs to take out the taquitos. You should also let them cool for a few minutes before serving.

If you're making a large batch, you can keep the first batch warm by putting them in an oven at a low temperature, such as 350 degrees Fahrenheit, while the second batch cooks.

You can serve the taquitos as they are, or with a variety of toppings and dips. Popular toppings include shredded lettuce, green chilies, salsa, salsa verde, sour cream, shredded cheese, guacamole, sliced jalapenos, and hot sauce.

If you have any leftover taquitos, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Serve with toppings

There are many toppings that you can serve with Jose Ole Taquitos. Here are some ideas:

Fresh Produce

• Diced tomatoes
• Freshly chopped cilantro
• Shredded lettuce
• Green chillies
• Green onions
• Jalapenos
• Sliced hot peppers

Dairy

• Sour cream
• Shredded Mexican blend cheese
• Cream cheese
• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Cheese dip
• Guacamole

Sauces and Dips

• Salsa
• Salsa verde
• Mango pico de gallo
• Tomato salsa
• Mango habanero salsa
• Spicy chile de arbol salsa
• Guacamole
• Hot sauce
• Avocado crema
• Creamy corn dip
• Fry sauce
• Ketchup

Frequently asked questions