Air Fryer Pulled Pork Taquitos

Crispy pulled pork taquito cut open to show shredded pork filling with cilantro garnish.

5 from 1 vote

These Air Fryer Pulled Pork Taquitos are crispy on the outside, cheesy and savory on the inside, and ready in minutes. A perfect appetizer or quick meal.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Tex-Mex

Keyword Air Fryer Pulled Pork Taquitos, Pulled Pork Taquitos

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 6

Total Time 21

Servings

Calories 187kcal

Author Shelby Law Ruttan

Equipment

Air Fryer
Skillet
mixing bowl
cutting board

Ingredients

16 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
½ cup chopped onion
2 cups pulled pork
¼ cup salsa verde
¼ cup chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 cup Mexican cheese blend
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat until hot. Add the onions and cook for 3 minutes, until softened.
Stir in the ground cumin, chili powder, and oregano. Cook for 1 minute.Stir in lime juice and salsa verde. Add the pulled pork and toss to coat. Cooking for 2 minutes to heat pork.
Remove pork mixture from the heat and stir in the cheese. Set aside.
Wrap tortillas in a cotton towel and warm in the microwave for 40 seconds.
Place 1 tortilla on a work surface and place approximately 2 tablespoons of filling in the bottom third of the tortilla. Tightly roll up the tortilla, tucking the filling in as you go. Place taquito seam side down in the air fryer basket or tray leaving space between each taquito to allow the hot air to circulate around the taquito.
Repeat with remaining tortillas. Note: you will need to cook tortillas in batches.Air fry taquitos at 400 degrees for 5-6 minutes, until golden brown.

Notes

Note: To bake the taquitos in an oven, spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and place taquitos seam side down on the baking sheet. Spritz the tops of taquitos with cooking spray and bake for 30 minutes, until tortillas are golden brown.

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