Air Fryer Pulled Pork Taquitos
Air fryer taquitos with a flavorful cheesy filling using leftover pulled pork. Make these crispy taquitos for a fun dinner on taco night, game day food, or gluten-free snack.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp diced pickled jalapeno drained
- ¼ cup salsa
- 1 tsp salt-free Mexican seasoning blend
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- 4 oz shredded Mexican cheese blend
- ~7 oz pulled pork shredded well
- cooking spray
- 16 yellow corn tortillas
- condiment of choice such as sour cream, guacamole, and salsa
Instructions
- Heat the air fryer to 400°F.
- Heat a medium, nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add a tortilla, spritz both sides with cooking spray, and heat until softened on both sides. Transfer to a dish and cover with a lightly moistened paper towel to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
- In a bowl, combine the jalapeno, salsa, seasonings, pork, and cheese.
- Take a ~2 tablespoons filling and pack down the middle of a tortilla. Take one side of the tortilla and roll over the filling, using your fingers to get a tight roll, then roll up the rest of the tortilla around the filling creating the ~¾-inch diameter taquito.
- Put taquitos in the basket of the air fryer in a single layer (this will require cooking in 2-3 batches depending on the size of your air fryer basket). Cook 5-6 minutes until tortillas are crispy and golden.
- Serve with condiments of choice, such as sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.
Notes
Softening the tortillas and very lightly toasting is necessary so they do not fall apart when rolled.
If a Mexican seasoning blend is not available, simply substitute 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/4 tsp chili powder, and 1/4 tsp garlic powder.
If using a Mexican seasoning blend that contains salt, decrease or omit the kosher salt (tasting for seasoning is always recommended).
Calorie estimation is approximate. Calculation is for 2 taquitos per person and does not include condiment.
Nutrition
Calories: 187kcal (9%)
Calorie count is purely an estimate calculated using an online application to serve as a guide and not to be taken as accurate nutritional information. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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