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Three-Ingredient Chicken Taquitos (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

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chicken taquitos on a plate with two glasses of beer and cilantro on the side

These chicken taquitos are a healthier take on a comforting classic! They’re irresistibly crispy on the outside and loaded with flavorful shredded chicken on the inside. Throw these super easy chicken taquitos together with just three simple ingredients!

chicken taquitos on a plate with two glasses of beer and cilantro on the side

What You Need To Make Chicken Taquitos

Chicken Breast – I ran an instagram poll to see if you guys wanted to see chicken or beef taquitos, and chicken won by a landslide! But I don’t blame you guys. Chicken is a staple in my kitchen and something I always have at least a couple pounds of in my freezer.

Salsa – This is where the recipe gets super easy. A single jar of salsa packs in all the flavor this dish needs! I used a roasted chipotle salsa for these chicken taquitos. Though I’ve also tried regular salsa and even salsa verde – all tasted delicious!

Tortillas – I used and love Siete Foods Cassava Flour Tortillas for my taquitos. I love the cassava ones since they’re grain-free, making this recipe even healthier. They’re an amazing options for all my gluten-free friends out there too! However, any taco-sized tortilla will work here.

Adjust This Recipe To Your Diet

Make it Paleo: Use paleo salsa and grain-free tortillas to make these paleo chicken taquitos.

Gluten-Free Tortilla Options: Like I said above, I used Site Foods Grain-Free Tortillas in this recipe, though corn tortillas are a great gluten-free option as well.

Tips For Making Chicken Taquitos

  • Don’t forget to quickly heat your tortillas in a pan before rolling! Warming them up will make them more pliable, and less likely to break when rolled.
  • Avoid overfilling the tortillas with the shredded chicken. I found about 1/4 cup of chicken to be the perfect amount to fit inside each tortilla. Any more chicken and you run the risk of it either breaking through your tortilla or leaking out the sides!
  • Store leftover chicken taquitos in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat, place on a baking sheet in the oven at 400° Fahrenheit. Bake for 3-5 minutes or until heated throughout.
Three-Ingredient Chicken Taquitos (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
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Three-Ingredient Chicken Taquitos (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

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Recipe by Samantha Russo Course: MainCuisine: MexicanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

20

minutes
Total time

30

minutes

These chicken taquitos are a healthier take on a comforting classic! They’re irresistibly crispy on the outside and loaded with flavorful shredded chicken on the inside. Throw these super easy chicken taquitos together with just three simple ingredients!

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast

  • 1 (16-ounce) jar salsa, see Notes

  • 6 tortillas

  • avocado crema, for serving

Directions

  • Place chicken and salsa in a large pot over medium-high heat, bring to a boil.
  • Once boiling, reduce to a simmer, and cook covered for 10-15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove chicken from pot and shred with two forks then place back into pot and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
  • Place a large pan over medium heat and one by one, quickly warm up the tortillas for 30 seconds per side of until soft and pliable.
  • Place about 1/4 cup of shredded chicken into each tortilla and roll them up to form taquitos. Once all taquitos are prepped, place a couple tablespoons of oil in your pan.
  • Carefully place each taquito in the pan with the seam-side facing down, and lightly fry for 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown.

Recipe Video

Notes

  • Salsa: Use your favorite salsa in this recipe, I’ve used a whole variety of salsas and they all turned out delicious!

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Air Fryer Fish Tacos

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Fish tacos are a favorite around here, and making them in the air fryer is SUPER easy! Light, flaky fish is smothered in a smoky spice rub and rests atop a bed of homemade mango jalapeño salsa. Throw these tacos together in under 20 minutes and enjoy with friends, family, and loved ones!

air fryer fish tacos on a plate with beer on the side

What You Need To Make Air Fryer Fish Tacos

Firm White Fish – Cod, mahi mahi, and halibut are a few examples or firm white fish that would taste great in this recipe. I used wild caught cod fillets in my air fryer fish tacos and they cooked up perfectly flaky and delicious!

Smoked Paprika – Different from regular paprika, smoked paprika contributes this essence of smokiness to recipes that simply can’t be beat. If you don’t have smoked paprika at home, I highly recommend you go pick some up. It’s a great spice to use in all sorts of recipes and tastes especially delicious on fish, chicken, beef, and pork.

Tortillas – I use and love the Siete Almond Flour tortillas for all of my tacos! They’re a delicious grain-free tortilla that are pliable and hardly ever bottom out. However, you can use any kind of tortillas you’d like in this recipe. For a cheaper gluten-free alternative, I recommend corn tortillas. And if you’re not gluten-free, go ahead and use flour tortillas instead!

Adjust This Recipe To Your Diet

Make Them Air Fryer Chicken Tacos: Easily swap out the fish for a half a pound of boneless skinless chicken breast, then season and cook the chicken exactly how you would the fish in this recipe!

Make it Paleo: To make this dish paleo, use either Siete Grain-Free Tortillas or lettuce wraps in place of the tortillas.

Tips For Making Air Fryer Fish Tacos

  • Don’t forget to lightly coat your air fryer basket with a little bit of oil before placing the fish filets inside. Due to it’s light and flakiness, fish is at risk of sticking to the inside of the basket once cooked. Therefore, to avoid the hassle, quickly either sprits the inside of the basket with spray cooking oil or drizzle it with a little avocado oil before cooking!
  • Serve these air fryer fish tacos however you’d like. I love topping mine with sliced avocado and a little bit of chipotle mayo – YUM!
  • Store any leftovers in separate airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Avoid storing pre-assembled tacos in the fridge, since any moisture on the tortillas will sauce them to get soggy and break apart.
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Air Fryer Fish Tacos

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Recipe by Samantha Russo Course: MainCuisine: MexicanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

2

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

10

minutes
Total time

20

minutes

Fish tacos are a favorite around here, and making them in the air fryer is SUPER easy! Light, flaky fish is smothered in a smoky spice rub and rests atop a bed of homemade mango jalapeño salsa. Throw these air fryer fish tacos together in under 20 minutes and enjoy with friends, family, and loved ones!

Ingredients

  • For the fish:

  • 1/2 pound firm white fish, see Notes

  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • For the salsa:

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

  • 1 cup fresh mango, diced

  • 1/2 jalapeno, finely chopped

  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • For serving:

  • 6 tortillas, see Notes

Directions

  • Mix together the chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt in a small bowl then evenly sprinkle over the fish.
  • Lightly coat the inside of air fryer basket with oil, then transfer fish to basket and cook at 400° Fahrenheit for 10 minutes.
  • While fish cooks, add all salsa ingredients to a bowl and toss to combine.
  • Warm tortillas then place a bed of homemade salsa and a few pieces of flaked fish into each taco.

Recipe Video

Notes

  • Firm White Fish: I used cod, though mahi mahi and halibut would work great as well!
  • Tortillas: I use and LOVE Siete Almond Flour Tortillas, though any tortillas will work in this recipe.

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