How to Make Air-Fried Shrimp Taquitos - A Step-by-Step Guide

Shrimp taquitos are a popular and delicious Mexican dish that is loved by many. These crispy, rolled tacos are filled with flavorful shrimp and then air-fried to perfection, making them a healthier alternative to traditional deep-fried taquitos. The air fryer gives the taquitos a crunchy exterior while keeping the shrimp filling tender and juicy.

These air-fried shrimp taquitos are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, a game day appetizer, or a fun party snack. They are simp...

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Ingredients

  • ½ pound medium shrimp - peeled, deveined, and coarsely chopped
  • 1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
  • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 4 ounces nacho Cheddar cheese sauce
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • ½ (16 ounce) can refried beans
  • 1 serving cooking spray

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 taquitos

  • Combine shrimp, jalapeno, taco seasoning, and olive oil in a large bowl. Stir until evenly coated. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp mixture and cook for 4 minutes. Turn heat off and stir in cheese sauce. Let cool for 5 minutes.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave on high until warm, about 20 seconds.
  • Spoon 1 tablespoon refried beans and 1 tablespoon shrimp mixture into the middle of each tortilla and roll up. Working in batches, place a single layer of taquitos in the air fryer basket, seam-side down. Spray the tops with cooking spray.
  • Air fry for 6 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining taquitos.
  • Nutrition

    109 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 200mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 40mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 128mg