It's easy to air fry frozen taquitos! Frozen Taquitos in the Air Fryer take under 10 minutes with no preheating and turn out so satisfyingly crispy and crunchy. Use this easy recipe for air fryer frozen taquitos with any of your favorite frozen taquitos brands!
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We're big fans of making our frozen snacks in the air fryer; in our experience, they always turn out better this way. The oven needs to be preheated and heats up the whole house—no thanks!—and the microwave gives you floppy, soggy taquitos. The solution? Air frying frozen taquitos! Air frying makes this easy snack even easier.
This recipe for air fryer frozen taquitos takes under 10 minutes to prepare with a basket model (with no preheating), and under 12 using an air fryer model with a tray (with preheating). It's quick, straightforward, and will give you the best results with your favorite frozen taquitos brand.
Follow our guide below on how to cook frozen taquitos in the air fryer, including step-by-step instructions and recipe tips. Have any questions? Leave us a comment at the bottom of the page!
Ingredients
- Frozen Taquitos: We're using El Monterey Extra Crispy Southwest Chicken Taquitos, but feel free to choose your favorite flavor and brand of frozen taquitos to air fry. Other brands include Jose Ole, Goya taquitos, Delimex taquitos, and store-brands such as Great Value. (Please note the nutritional information provided in the recipe card at the bottom of the page is for the brand of taquitos we used.)
In short: use your favorite brand of frozen taquitos. They will all work!
How to Air Fry Frozen Taquitos
Using an air fryer model with a tray? See the recipe notes underneath the instructions below. The air fryer needs to be preheated and will require a different cook time if you have a model with a tray and not a basket.
Step 1
Place frozen taquitos in the air fryer basket in a single layer. They should not overlap or they will not air fry properly.
Step 2
Air fry frozen taquitos at 375°F for 7 minutes. The internal temperature of the taquitos should reach 165°F. You can check this with an instant read thermometer.
Step 3
Let air fried taquitos rest for 1 minute, then garnish with fresh herbs and serve with our air fryer salsa for the best flavor. Serve, and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Note: The above instructions are for an air fryer model with a basket. If your air fryer is a toaster-oven style air fryer with a tray, such as the Breville Smart Oven Air, then you will need to preheat it to 375°F and air fry frozen taquitos for 10-12 minutes.
- For food safety, the internal temperature of the taquitos must reach 165°F. We recommend you check this using an instant read thermometer.
- Cook time may vary depending on your brand of air fryer, as all brands vary. You may need to adjust the cook time to your specific air fryer.
- When cooking in multiple batches, check on the remaining batches early, as they may cook more quickly.
What to Serve with Air Fryer Taquitos
Other great choices for serving air fryer frozen taquitos include:
- A side of black beans
- Sour cream for dipping
- With a side of Spanish rice or Coconut Lime Rice
- Sauces for dipping, such as queso
- Guacamole; especially homemade
- On an appetizers plate alongside Air Fryer Mini Tacos
Frozen taquitos are a great game day treat. We love serving these on an appetizer platter for game day because they're easy to make and everyone loves them! Served with fresh herbs and dips, they're even better.
Storing Leftover Frozen Taquitos
- Store any leftover frozen taquitos in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. When ready to enjoy again, reheat in the air fryer for about 3 minutes or until heated through.
FAQ
No, you can use other flavors! Try your favorites, like beef taquitos, bean and cheese taquitos, etc. All flavors will work following our frozen taquitos air fryer instructions.
This recipe can work for homemade frozen taquitos that have already been cooked. Freshly made taquitos will require a different cooking time and instructions. However, here is some advice for air frying homemade taquitos: when making homemade taquitos, always be sure to thoroughly cook any meats used in the taquitos before wrapping them. Corn tortillas or flour tortillas can both be used for wrapping homemade taquitos. Cook them until golden brown, and use a meat thermometer to check the internal temp (never estimate).
Air Fryer Frozen Recipes
- Frozen Chicken Wings
- Frozen Shoestring Fries
- Frozen Onion Rings
- Crispy Frozen Mozzarella Sticks
- Frozen Burritos
- See all of our frozen recipes for even more ideas!
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Frozen Taquitos in the Air Fryer
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 9 frozen taquitos any brand; see notes
Instructions
- See the notes below if using a toaster-oven style air fryer model with a tray, such as the Breville Smart Oven Air.
- Place 9 frozen taquitos in the air fryer basket in a single layer. They should not overlap or they will not air fry properly.
- Air fry frozen taquitos at 375°F for 7 minutes. The internal temperature of the taquitos should reach 165°F. You can check this with an instant read thermometer.
- Let air fried taquitos rest for 1 minute.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with our air fryer salsa for the best flavor. Serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- Note: The above instructions are for an air fryer model with a basket. If your air fryer is a toaster-oven style air fryer with a tray, such as the Breville Smart Oven Air, then you will need to preheat it to 375°F and air fry frozen taquitos for 10-12 minutes.
- For food safety, the internal temperature of the taquitos must reach 165°F. We recommend you check this using an instant read thermometer.
- Cook time may vary depending on your brand of air fryer, as all brands vary. You may need to adjust the cook time to your specific air fryer.
- When cooking in multiple batches, check on the remaining batches early, as they may cook more quickly.
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