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Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos with Creamy Avocado Salsa Verde

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These crispy air fryer chicken taquitos are quick, easy, and packed with bold flavors, paired perfectly with a creamy avocado salsa verde for a fresh, tangy kick.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works great for convenience)
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup diced green chilies
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 10 small corn tortillas
  • Cooking spray or a light brush of oil
  • 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
  • 1 cup tomatillos, husked and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded (optional)
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups shredded cooked chicken, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup diced green chilies, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix well to evenly distribute spices and cheese.
  2. Warm the corn tortillas until pliable by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for about 30 seconds or warming in a tortilla warmer.
  3. Lay a tortilla flat and spoon about 2 tablespoons of the chicken filling near one edge. Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling and place seam side down on a baking sheet or plate. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
  4. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes. Lightly spray or brush the rolled taquitos with cooking oil.
  5. Place taquitos seam-side down in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving space between them. Air fry for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and golden brown.
  6. While taquitos cook, blend 2 ripe avocados, 1 cup husked tomatillos, 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, 1 small seeded jalapeño, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt, and salt to taste until smooth and creamy.
  7. Serve the crispy taquitos with a generous dollop of creamy avocado salsa verde on the side for dipping. Garnish with extra cilantro or lime wedges if desired.

Notes

Warm tortillas before rolling to prevent cracking. Lightly spray or brush oil on taquitos before air frying for extra crispiness. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking. Leftover taquitos can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-5 minutes. Salsa verde keeps 1-2 days refrigerated but is best fresh.

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