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Homemade taquitos are easy to make in the air fryer! This chicken recipe is a kid-friendly healthy recipe that is great for picky eaters.
Homemade Taquitos
Picky eaters? I’ve got two of them. Being a food blogger it makes it rather challenging when I’m trying a new recipe and I have two littles who won’t even try it!
Granted, they both have come a long way. My eight year old will at least try things now. If she doesn’t like it, she will tell you 🙂 My five year old still lives in the “I don’t like the way it looks so I don’t like it camp.”
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.
I took basic flavors and ingredients I know they like (cheese, ranch, chicken) and made them into a new shape and for them a new name (chicken rollups :))
Other Easy and Healthy Kid-Friendly recipes your kids will love!
- Baked Apple Cider Donuts
- Grilled Peanut Butter + Banana Sandwiches
- Instant Pot Tomato Soup
- Make Ahead Strawberry French Toast
- Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
- Instant Pot Chicken Tacos
- Spinach Dip Chicken
- Hidden Veggie Enchilada Bake
- Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
Hidden Veggies for Picky Toddlers + Kids
I was nervous about having them be the guinea pigs for my homemade taquitos recipe. Not only is it made with Greek yogurt, chicken and ranch seasoning, but I also found a way to sneak some veggies in there!
Sometimes hidden veggie recipes can be the only way to get veggies into your picky toddler. I know, I’ve been there (and still am at times!)
This recipe hides nutritious carrots! I made sure to chop them up teeny tiny using a food processor.
After adding them to the Greek yogurt dip (no one has to know it’s Greek yogurt, right??) you would have no idea they are in there. I feel good that this is an easy healthy recipe that my kids will eat!
The tools I used to make homemade taquitos in the air fryer
This recipe is super simple to make at home with just a few tools!
Tips for cooking chicken taquitos in the air fryer
I went through a few versions of this recipe before settling on one that is foul-proof! Here are a few tips and tricks for making homemade taquitos in the air fryer a breeze!
- Be sure to mix the chicken with the Greek yogurt dip. Don’t layer them in the tortilla, the chicken will dry out.
- Don’t overstuff the taquitos – they are harder to roll and don’t heat through thoroughly.
- Spray the end of the tortilla with a bit of cooking spray to seal the taquito.
- Place taquitos in seam-side down.
Homemade Taquito Recipe
Homemade Taquitos
Homemade taquitos are easy to make in the air fryer! This chicken recipe is a kid-friendly healthy recipe that is great for picky eaters.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken cooked
- 2 carrots diced extra fine
- 1/2 packet southwestern ranch dressing packet
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 3/4 cup shredded cheese divided
- 10 low carb thin tortillas
Instructions
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Prepare 1/2 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.
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Clean carrots and dice using a food processor. Dice extra fine for a smoother texture. Add carrots and 1/2 cup cheese to Greek yogurt dip to combine.
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Chop rotisserie chicken into small, bite-sized pieces. Combine with 1 cup of Greek yogurt dip and carrots.
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Add 1/4 cup chicken mixture tortilla. Top with 1 tbsp shredded cheese. Roll tortilla tightly and spray end with a bit of cooking spray to hold seal.
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Cook in air fryer at 370F for 8 minutes, checking halfway. Taquitos will be done when they are golden brown.
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Use remaining Greek yogurt dip as dipping sauce or drizzled on top. Garnish with cilantro if desired.
Recipe Notes
Use buttermilk ranch instead of southwestern ranch seasoning for a more mild flavor. Taquitos may be frozen for up to 3 months and reheated in air fryer. Cook at 400 for 15 minutes, flipping halfway.
Note: Nutrition does not include tortillas. This will vary greatly depending on which tortilla you select. I used Trader Joe’s Reduced Carb Tortillas which macros per tortilla can be found below:
- Calories: 45
- Fat: 1.5g
- Carbs: 10g
- Protein: 4g
What creative ways have you come up with to get your kids to eat healthy? Tell me all your secrets in the comments!
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