Homemade Chicken Taquitos (Baked or Air Fryer)

Name: Homemade Chicken Taquitos (Baked or Air Fryer)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 3/4 cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream); 1/4 cup salsa (of your choice); 1 tbsp lime juice; 1 tsp chili powder; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (I used rotisserie chicken); 1 cup shredded cheddar ( or Mexican blend cheese); 1 medium carrot (OPTIONAL); 1/2 red bell pepper (OPTIONAL); Salt and pepper (to taste); 18 corn tortillas (or flour tortillas (small)); Cilantro, guacamole, sour cream, salsa, etc (for serving)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

These homemade chicken taquitos are crispy on the outside, cheesy on the inside, and come together in just 30 minutes. Whether you bake them or make them in the air fryer, they turn out perfectly golden every time. I love making a big batch for my kids as an after-school snack, and they freeze beautifully so you always have some on hand.

Updated at: Thu, 09 Apr 2026 01:40:48 GMT