Air-Fried Taquitos
Ingredients
16
(6") corn tortillas, warmed
2 cups (approx.)
fillings, as desired (see suggestions below), to taste
1 cup (approx.)
finely shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- Kowalski's Extra Virgin Olive Oil Spray
- Kowalski's Fresh Pico de Gallo and finely chopped fresh Italian parsley or snipped chives, for garnish
- Kowalski's Signature Queso Blanco (from the Deli Department) or Kowalski's Signature Fresh Buttermilk Ranch Salad Dressing (from the Produce Department), for serving
Directions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°.
- Fill warm tortillas evenly with about 2 tbsp. filling, spread evenly across the widest part of each tortilla; sprinkle fillings evenly with cheese.
- Roll tortillas tightly into a cigar shape; secure with a toothpick(s). Spray evenly on all sides with oil.
- Working in batches, air-fry taquitos for 4 min.; flip and air-fry 2-4 min. more until desired dark golden-brown color appears.
- Pile taquitos on a serving platter; garnish with pico and sprinkle with parsley and chives.
- Drizzle with queso or dressing; serve immediately with additional queso or dressing on the side for dipping.
Filling Suggestions:
- Kowalski's Signature Lightly Smoked, Fully Cooked Pulled Beef (from the Meat Department), warmed
- Kowalski's Signature Kansas City Style BBQ Pulled Pork (from the Meat Department), warmed
- sautéed, finely chopped mushrooms, bell peppers and/or onions
Tasty Tip:
- To warm tortillas, wrap 4-8 tortillas at a time in slightly damp paper towels and heat in the microwave until very warm (up to 45 sec.).
