Crispy outside, and creamy and cheesy inside, these Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Taquitos are a fun, easy finger food appetizer that’s perfect for game day!
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Taquitos: tacos in their most snackable form.
Taquito literally means “little taco,” and I, for one, am glad they exist because taquitos are a lot easier to eat while sitting on the couch than traditional tacos. Flank Steak Tacos piled high with all the fixings on your off-white sofa? No bueno!
These air fryer Buffalo chicken taquitos are the ideal game day snack, with all that Buffalo chicken deliciousness tidily wrapped into a crispy tortilla. (Bonus: cooking them in the air fryer instead of deep frying means no greasy fingers on your couch either.)
A lot of the ingredients here overlap with my Game Day Crack, so I highly recommend making both together for the best game day party EVER.
Key Ingredients
You’ll find the full list of ingredients in the recipe card below, but here are some notes to keep in mind.
- Shredded Chicken. I like to use this Crockpot Shredded Chicken or Instant Pot Shredded Chicken.
- Buffalo Wing Sauce. I like Sweet Baby Ray’s.
- Ranch Dressing. I use Ken’s Ranch Dressing, or you can use my Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip.
- Seasonings. Salt, garlic and onion powder, and cayenne—but only if you want your taquitos spicy.
- Cheese. I use Monterey Jack cheese, which has a nice, smooth melt.
- Tortillas. You can use flour or corn, whichever you prefer.
How to Make Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Taquitos
Make the Filling. Stir together the chicken, Buffalo sauce, and seasonings.
Roll the Taquitos. Divide the filling onto 6 tortillas. Roll them up and secure them with toothpicks.
Cook. Place the taquitos in your air fryer with the seam-side down. Mist with cooking spray and air fry at 380ºF for 8 to 12 minutes. Serve with ranch and ENJOY!
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Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Taquitos
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Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
- ½ cup Buffalo wing sauce
- ¼ cup Ken's Ranch Dressing plus additional for dipping
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper optional
- 1 cup freshly grated Monterey Jack cheese
- 6 flour or corn tortillas fajita/taco size, 6-inch
- Chopped green onions optional; for serving
- Olive oil or cooking spray
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, Buffalo sauce, and seasonings. Divide into 6 equal portions.
- Lay each tortilla flat and place a portion of the filling in the center. Roll tightly and secure with toothpicks. Place a single layer in the air fryer seam-side down.
- Place taquitos into the air fryer basket in a single layer and lightly mist with cooking spray (cook in batches if needed). Air fry at 380°F for 8-12 minutes. Sprinkle with green onions, dip with ranch, and DEVOUR!
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