Why this fits a family on a budget
Fastest cook time at 20 minutes fits tight weeknights, and the cost is reasonable, giving you flexibility elsewhere in the week.
• 2 cup rotisserie chicken, shredded
• 12 each small corn tortillas
• 1 each canned green chiles, diced
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp ground cumin
• 0.5 tsp chili powder
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 1 can olive oil cooking spray
• 1 each ripe avocado
• 1 each lime
• 1 clove garlic clove
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp water
• 0.5 cup salsa
1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded rotisserie chicken, drained diced green chiles, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Stir until evenly mixed.
3. Warm the corn tortillas by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 45 to 60 seconds until pliable — this prevents them from cracking when rolled.
4. Lay one warm tortilla flat and spoon about 2 tablespoons of the chicken filling across the lower third. Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling into a thin cylinder and place seam-side down. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
5. Lightly spray all sides of each taquito with olive oil cooking spray.
6. Working in batches if needed, arrange taquitos seam-side down in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving a little space between each one.
7. Air fry at 400°F for 7 to 8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the taquitos are deep golden brown and crispy on all sides.
8. While taquitos cook, make the dipping sauce: scoop the avocado flesh into a small bowl, add the juice of 1 lime, 1 minced garlic clove, and 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro. Mash and stir until smooth, adding 1 to 2 tablespoons of water to loosen if needed. Season with a pinch of salt.
9. Serve the hot crispy taquitos immediately with the avocado-lime sauce and salsa on the side.
Cost is a national-average estimate and varies by store and region.
This recipe was generated by Plento Pasto's AI from a library of family-friendly dishes and reviewed for a real photo before publishing. Cooking times, costs, and nutrition are estimates — use your judgment in the kitchen.