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If you’re looking for a dinner that’s quick, delicious, and a total crowd-pleaser—these crispy chicken taquitos are it. Made with just a few pantry staples and cooked to perfection in the air fryer or oven, they’re the perfect weeknight win. I love using rotisserie chicken to keep prep simple, and the egg roll wrappers give them that irresistible crunch without deep frying. Paired with an easy skillet veggie side, this meal is balanced, satisfying, and guaranteed to bring everyone to the table. Bonus: the filling comes together in one bowl, and the taquitos are perfect for dipping, topping, or making ahead!

Crispy Chicken Taquitos (Air Fryer or Oven) + Easy Veggie Skillet Side

Ingredients:

• 1.5 cups shredded cooked chicken- I use rotisserie chicken for this
• 1 can of black beans drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup low fat mexican blend cheese
• 1 cup of your favorite salsa
• 1/2 TBS taco seasoning
• 10 egg roll wrappers
• Desired toppings- shredded lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, cotija cheese, cilantro

Veggie Side:

• 1 large zucchini
• 1 bag frozen bell peppers and onions
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1-2 TBS olive oil

Directions:

1. You can use an air fryer or oven for this recipe. If you are using your oven, preheat to 425 degrees
2. Shred your chicken- I use my kitchen aid mixer for this. Use the flat beater and speed 2 for about a minute
3. Combine chicken, beans, cheese salsa, and taco seasoning in mixing bowl. Mix together with spoon
4. Spoon filling into egg roll wrapper. Fold in the bottom edge first, then the sides and roll to close it. Spray each with avocado or olive oil
5. For air fryer, cook on 400 degrees for 6-7 minutes. For oven, bake at 425 for about 10 minutes
6. While taquitos are cooking, we will make the veggies.
7. Heat 1 tbs olive oil in skillet over medium high heat, and place frozen veggies in skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes.
8. While frozen veggies start to cook, cut zucchini into strips. Add to the same skillet. Season with garlic powder, paprika salt and pepper.
9. Cook over medium high heat for another 5 minutes, just until zucchini is tender.
10. Remove taquitos from the air fryer, serve with toppings and veggies and enjoy!

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