Ingredients
2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie, grilled, or poached)
1 cup cottage cheese (preferably full-fat or 2%)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
8 small flour or corn tortillas
Optional: salt, pepper, garlic powder, or taco seasoning to taste
Spray oil for air frying
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cottage cheese, and cheddar cheese. Season with salt, pepper, and optionally garlic powder or taco seasoning.
- Warm tortillas slightly to make them pliable.
- Scoop a generous spoonful of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla and roll tightly into taquitos.
- Place taquitos seam-side down in the air fryer basket without touching.
- Lightly spray tops with oil.
- Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
Notes
- Swap cheddar with Monterey Jack or Mexican blend for variation.
- Add jalapeños or hot sauce for spice.
- Include spinach or cooked peppers for extra vegetables.
- Use corn tortillas for a traditional texture, but handle carefully to prevent cracking.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in air fryer for crispiness.
- Freeze before or after cooking for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
- Diet: Low Fat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
