Air Fryer Hack: Frozen Taquitos, Crispy And Quick!

Cooking frozen taquitos in an air fryer is a quick and easy way to make a tasty snack. It's a simple process, but there are a few things to bear in mind to ensure your taquitos come out crispy and golden brown. The first step is to preheat your air fryer, and then place the frozen taquitos inside in a single layer, leaving a little space between each one so that the hot air can circulate. The cooking time will depend on the type of taquito you're cooking – corn or flour – and how crispy you like them, but it should take between four and ten minutes.

Preheat the air fryer

Preheating the air fryer is an important step in cooking frozen taquitos. It ensures that the taquitos cook evenly and become crispy and golden brown on the outside while heating all the way through. The ideal temperature to preheat the air fryer to is between 350°F and 400°F. Once the air fryer has reached the desired temperature, remove the basket and place the frozen taquitos inside. It is best to arrange them in a single layer with a little space between each one so that the hot air can circulate and crisp up all sides.

Depending on the type of taquito, the cooking time will vary. For corn taquitos, cook for 5 minutes initially, and for flour taquitos, cook for 8 minutes. Check the taquitos after the initial cooking time and continue cooking in 2-minute increments until the desired doneness is achieved. A good indication that the taquitos are ready is when they are golden, crispy, and lightly browned on the ends.

It is important to note that the cooking time and temperature may need to be adjusted depending on the brand and style of your air fryer. As a general rule of thumb, air fry the taquitos at 380°F for 8-10 minutes or until fully cooked and golden brown.

Place the taquitos in the air fryer

If you are cooking multiple servings, work in batches. For corn taquitos, cook for 5 minutes initially. For flour taquitos, cook for 8 minutes initially. If you want extra crispy taquitos, lightly spray the tops with cooking spray.

Check the taquitos after the initial cooking time and continue cooking in 2-minute increments, checking after each increment, until the desired doneness is achieved. The taquitos should be golden, crispy, and lightly browned on the ends.

Once the desired doneness is achieved, carefully remove the taquitos from the air fryer and serve warm with a dipping sauce if desired.

Cooking time

Once the initial cooking time has passed, check the taquitos and continue cooking in 2-minute increments, checking after each increment, until the desired doneness is achieved. The taquitos should be golden, crispy, and lightly browned on the ends.

If you are using a 5.8qt Cosori Air Fryer, cook the taquitos at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-10 minutes, or until fully cooked and golden brown. If you are using a different brand or style of air fryer, you may need to adjust the temperature accordingly.

It is important to preheat the air fryer before cooking the frozen taquitos. This will help to ensure that the taquitos are crispy and golden brown on the outside while being fully heated on the inside.

Remove the taquitos from the air fryer

Once the taquitos are cooked, carefully remove them from the air fryer and serve. It's important to preheat the air fryer before cooking them, as this will ensure they are crispy and golden brown on the outside, while being heated all the way through.

When cooking the taquitos, make sure they are in a single layer with a little space between each one. This will allow the hot air to circulate better and crisp them up on all sides.

If you are cooking multiple servings, work in batches. For corn taquitos, cook for 5 minutes initially. For flour taquitos, cook for 8 minutes initially. After the initial cooking time, check the taquitos and continue cooking in 2-minute increments, checking after each increment, until your desired doneness is achieved.

If you are using a different brand or style of air fryer, you may need to adjust the temperature accordingly.

Serve with toppings or dipping sauce

Taquitos are delicious served with toppings or dipping sauce. You can pile on the toppings or serve them on the side. Here are some ideas for toppings and dips:

• Sour cream
• Guacamole
• Salsa
• Cheese
• Chopped onions
• Chopped tomatoes
• Chopped coriander
• Lime juice

You can also serve the taquitos with a side of rice and beans.

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