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Homemade Air Fryer Flautas are made with seasoned shredded chicken and cheese rolled in a flour tortilla and fried to perfection in the air fryer.
This is one of my favorite things to make at home when I’m in a hurry but want something super tasty. The air fryer crisps up flautas so perfectly, and with very little oil.
Why You’ll Love It
- Use pre-cooked chicken: I love that this recipe can utilize pre-cooked chicken if you have it. This is how I use up leftovers from a whole chicken.
- Easy assembly: The chicken is seasoned simply and the rolling is very quick so you have a great meal in minutes.
- Crispy perfection: Achieve a satisfying crunch without deep frying, thanks to the air fryer, resulting in golden-brown, crispy flautas.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts – You can cook the chicken in the air fryer and shred it, or you can use pre-cooked chicken for convenience.
- Seasonings – chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper
- Small corn tortillas – Check that the size fits in your air fryer. Make sure they are fresh to avoid cracking when rolling.
- Shredded cheese – I usually use cheddar, but you can experiment with different cheese blends or use Monterey Jack or Oaxacan cheese.
- Cooking Spray or Oil
Equipment Information
- Air fryer: I use the 5.5-quart Ninja MaxXL basket-style air fryer. Angie uses this 5-quart Cosori Pro LE air fryer. We also both occasionally use the Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Grill that has an air fryer setting.
- Kitchen tongs: It’s very easy to remove food from your air fryer with kitchen tongs. I use these kitchen tongs that are silicon coated so they don’t scratch the interior.
- Meat thermometer: The only way to tell if meat is fully cooked to the right temperature is to use a meat thermometer. I use this Instant Read thermometer.
Helpful Tips
- Heat the tortillas briefly on a skillet or the microwave to make them pliable for rolling.
- Place the rolled flautas seam-side-down on a plate while you roll the rest so they don’t come unrolled.
- Depending on the size of your air fryer, you might need to cook the flautas in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Start cooking them with the seam-side-down.
Stove Top Directions
Don’t have an air fryer? No problem!
Follow directions 1-4 below. Then heat a 1/2 cup of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add each flauta, seam side down to the pan. Cook for 3-5 minutes, rolling them occasionally to obtain an even fry.
Remove from pan to cool on a wire rack. Garnish with shredded lettuce, cheese and pico de gallo. Serve with salsa and/or sour cream.
Homemade Air Fryer Flautas
Equipment
- Kitchen Tongs
Ingredients
- 1 pound (454 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon (2 g) chili powder
- 1 teaspoon (2 g) ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon (3 g) garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) salt
- 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) black pepper
- 12 8” flour tortillas
- 1 cup (112 g) shredded cheese such as cheddar or Monterey Jack
- Cooking spray or oil for brushing
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the air fryer basket. Cook at 380°F (190°C) for 12-15 mins, until the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C) internal temperature. Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let cool for a few mins until it can be shredded with two forks.
- In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well to ensure the chicken is evenly seasoned.
- Warm the tortillas in the microwave for 15 seconds to make them pliable.
- Place a spoonful of the seasoned chicken and a sprinkle of shredded cheese on each tortilla. Roll the tortillas tightly into cigar shapes. Place them seam-side-down on a
- Lightly spray or brush the flautas with cooking spray or oil to help them crisp up in the air fryer.
- Arrange them in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching each other. You might need to cook them in batches.
- Air fry the flautas on 375°F(190°C) for 8-10 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauces such as salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
Notes
- Heat the tortillas briefly on a skillet or the microwave to make them pliable for rolling.
- Place the rolled flautas seam-side-down on a plate while you roll the rest so they don’t come unrolled.
- Depending on the size of your air fryer, you might need to cook the flautas in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Start cooking them with the seam-side-down.
All air fryers have different wattage and may cook at different rates. You may need to adjust the time or temp for the best results.
Nutrition
Dipping Sauces
- Guacamole: Offers a creamy, rich texture with a fresh touch.
- Salsa (Red or Green): Adds a tangy zing that complements the taquitos’ crispiness.
- Sour Cream (with Lime or Cilantro): Provides a cool, tangy contrast to the spices.
- Chipotle Mayo: Delivers a smoky and slightly spicy kick.
How to Store & Reheat
Once cooled to room temperature, store any leftover taquitos in an airtight container or resealable plastic bag. Consume the refrigerated taquitos within 3-4 days for the best quality.
Reheating
Air Fryer: For optimal crispiness, reheat the taquitos in the air fryer at 350°F(175°C) for 5-8 minutes until they’re heated through and crispy.
Oven: Alternatively, preheat your oven to 350°F(175°C), place the taquitos on a baking sheet, and bake for 10-12 minutes or until they’re thoroughly heated.
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Laura is a passionate foodie and owner of Air Fry Anytime She is dedicated to sharing delicious recipes and helpful tips for using air fryers at home. With years of experience in the kitchen and a love for healthy, flavorful cooking, Laura has become an expert at using air fryers to create amazing meals that are both nutritious and delicious.