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Fried Tossed Taquitos

air fried tossed taquitos are frozen chicken taquitos, given a quick upgrade by air frying, tossing in buttered hot sauce, and sprinkling with cotija cheese and chopped cilantro.

CategoryAppitizer

Total Time45 min

DifficultyAdvanced

Yields7-8

CuisineAmerican

Fried Tossed Taquitos

Recipe Ingredients

First of all, check if you have all the necessary ingredients for this recipe. Pay attention to the quantities!
  • 24 frozen chicken taquitos
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 cup sour cream, or as needed for dipping

Recipe Instructions

Next, follow the steps to finalize your dish and finally be able to enjoy it!
  1. Heat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Add taquitos and cook until slightly crispy, about 8 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in hot sauce until well combined. Toss taquitos in butter mixture until well coated and add to a serving platter. Top with cheese and cilantro and serve with sour cream.

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