Air fryer homemade taquitos made healthy with shredded chicken and tasty ranch Greek yogurt dip! These air fryer taquitos are a kid-friendly, healthy recipe that is great for picky eaters (and includes hidden veggies!) Make straight from the freezer to the table in less than 25 minutes!
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If you're looking for kid friendly, healthy food, these air fryer homemade taquitos are going to be on your dinner table time and time again. Along with pizza bagels, meatballs and chicken nuggets of course!
I'm not sure why repurposing, repositioning, and renaming food makes it kid friendly. But for some reason, when I think like a kid, they are way more open to try (and even liking!) the new foods I make for them.
To make this recipe a family friendly hit, I took basic flavors and ingredients I know my family likes (cheese, ranch, chicken) and made them into a new shape. They are fun to eat and supremely delicious!
Be sure to check out my breakfast recipes for kids as well as some lunch ideas for teens and kids if you need some more inspiration for getting your picky eaters fed!
What Makes This Recipe Work
- Healthy meal that is full of protein and even hidden veggies!
- Homemade taquitos are perfect for picky eaters - creamy inside texture and crispy outside.
- Can be made ahead and frozen - cook straight from the freezer!
- Quick to make - air fryer taquitos can be assembled, baked and on the table in less than 20 minutes.
- Simple ingredients!
Ingredients You Need to Make This Recipe:
Here are the ingredients you need to make this recipe. Reference the recipe card at the bottom for exact measurements and the notes below for substitution ideas.
- Flour tortillas: I've also used the lower carb tortillas from Trader Joe's for these and they worked great. I tend to use flour tortillas rather than corn tortillas since they are easier to roll.
- Rotisserie chicken: You can also use cooked shredded chicken, however rotisserie chicken is the easiest option if you are looking for a quick solution.
- Ranch seasoning: I used Simply Organic Ranch for this recipe. You can also use their Southwestern Ranch seasoning.
- Greek yogurt: dairy free plain yogurt, vegan yogurt or sour cream also work.
- Carrots: use any veggie you would like or omit. I used carrots because of their mild flavor and appearance.
How to Make This Recipe:
This is a step by step walkthrough of how to cook this recipe. Exact cook time and temperatures are available in the recipe card at the bottom.
- Steps 1 and 2: Start by mixing up the ranch seasoning and Greek yogurt. Add in the shredded cheese and carrots followed by mixing in the chicken.
- Step 3: I like to use a small cookie scoop to add little dollops of the chicken mixture to the tortilla. Tightly roll each tortilla and seal.
- Step 4: Place tortillas seam down into the basket and get ready to air fry!
Expert Tips
- Storage: Store leftover air fryer taquitos in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Homemade taquitos may be assembled ahead of time and placed in a freezer safe container. Freeze for up to 3 months and make them baked straight from frozen - no need to thaw.
- Assembly: When assembling homemade taquitos, be sure to mix the chicken with the Greek yogurt dip. Don't layer them in the tortilla, the chicken will dry out.
- Make Ahead: Ingredients may be assembled for up to 1 day prior to air frying. You may consider rolling the day of to ensure the tortillas do not get soggy.
- Reheating: Air fry leftovers for about 3-5 minutes at 370F for 3-5 minutes or until heated through.
- Vegetarian: Substitute chicken for black beans, pinto beans, tofu or tempeh.
- Vegan: Use vegetarian meat suggestions as well as vegan yogurt and cheese. Ensure that your ranch seasoning is vegan also.
FAQs
Air fryer taquitos can be made straight from the freezer by adding an additional 3-5 minutes per side or until heated through.
Do not overstuff as that makes the homemade taquitos harder to roll and they do not heat through thoroughly.
Spray the end of the tortilla with a bit of cooking spray to seal the taquito. Also, ensure that you place them seam-side down in the basket.
Frozen needs to be cooked for 11-13 minutes per side at 370F. Cook fresh air fried taquitos for 8 minutes per side at 370F.
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Air Fryer Homemade Taquitos
Ingredients
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken cooked
- 2 carrots diced extra fine
- ½ packet ranch or southwestern ranch dressing packet
- 1 cup Greek yogurt or dairy free plain yogurt
- ¾ cup shredded cheese
- 10 flour tortillas may swap low carb thin tortillas if desired
Instructions
- Prepare ½ Greek yogurt dip according to package directions. You may prepare the entire amount and reserving 1 cup of dip for dipping sauce or veggie dip.
- Clean carrots and dice using a food processor. Dice extra fine for a smoother texture. Add carrots and ½ cup cheese to Greek yogurt dip to combine.
- Chop rotisserie chicken into small, bite-sized pieces. Combine with 1 cup of Greek yogurt dip and carrots.
- Add ¼ cup chicken mixture tortilla. Top with 1 tablespoon shredded cheese. Roll tortilla tightly and spray end with a bit of cooking spray to hold seal.
- Air fry at 370F for 8 minutes, checking halfway. Taquitos will be done when they are golden brown.
- Use remaining Greek yogurt dip as dipping sauce or drizzled on top. Garnish with cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Homemade taquitos may be assembled ahead of time and placed in a freezer safe container. Freeze for up to 3 months and make them baked straight from frozen - no need to thaw.
- Assembly: When making homemade taquitos, be sure to mix the chicken with the Greek yogurt dip. Don't layer them in the tortilla, the chicken will dry out.
- Make Ahead: Ingredients may be assembled for up to 1 day prior to air frying. You may consider rolling the day of to ensure the tortillas do not get soggy.
- Reheating: Air fry leftovers for about 3-5 minutes at 370F for 3-5 minutes or until heated through.
- Vegetarian: Substitute chicken for black beans, pinto beans, tofu or tempeh.
- Vegan: Use vegetarian meat suggestions as well as vegan yogurt and cheese. Ensure that your ranch seasoning is vegan also.
Courtney
Just made this tonight and it was a hit. All the kids and even the hubby enjoyed it. Easy to assemble, and great for a quick weeknight meal! I used left over chicken from the rotisserie chicken we had last night.
Lyndsey
I'm so glad your family liked it Courtney! Thanks for your review and comment!
Natasha
This was so delicious, and easy. I rarely find something everyone enjoys and this was a hit all around!
Lyndsey
I'm so glad you enjoyed!
Nancy
What size tortillas?
Lyndsey
I usually use the taco-sized but you can use whatever you have on hand. Smaller ones may take a little less time and burrito-sized ones may take longer. Hope that helps!
Desirae Bleth
Do you think sour cream would be an ok substitute for the greek yogurt to try and cut out more carbs?
Lyndsey
absolutely! I think it would work just as well.
Chloe
Made this tonight and it was DELICIOUS!!! My 3 year old loved!!!
Lyndsey
That is awesome!!! Thank you for sharing this with me.
Sutton
Did you mean ranch dressing dip in step one, not Greek yogurt dip? If so, what do we do with the yogurt?
Lyndsey
the Greek yogurt dip is made with ranch dressing mix and Greek yogurt then mixed together with the other ingredients. You will use half in the rollups and can reserve half for later use. Hope that helps!