Air Fryer Taquitos de Carne Asada
Air Fryer Taquitos de Carne Asada
Ingredients
For the Carne Asada Filling
- 1 1/2 pounds diced beef, for carne asada
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon granulated onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 packet Sazon seasoning
- 6 ounces reduced-fat Mexican-style shredded cheese blend
- cooking oil spray, as needed
For Assembling the Taquitos
- 12 small corn tortillas, warmed
For Serving
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup red salsa
- 2 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese, grated
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the diced beef with salt, paprika, granulated onion powder, garlic powder, soy sauce, lime juice, black pepper, and Sazon seasoning. Mix thoroughly by hand until the meat is evenly coated. Cover and let marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
⏱️ 35 min
- 2
Lightly spray a large skillet with cooking oil spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef to the hot pan, spreading it out in a single layer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is nicely browned and cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
While the beef cooks, place the reduced-fat Mexican-style shredded cheese blend in a fine-mesh strainer. Rinse the cheese under cold running water, then squeeze out as much excess water as possible. This helps the cheese melt better and prevents a greasy filling.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Once the beef is cooked, reduce the heat to low. Add the rinsed and squeezed cheese to the skillet with the beef. Stir continuously until the cheese is fully melted and incorporated, creating a rich and cheesy filling. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Warm the corn tortillas slightly (in the microwave for 15-20 seconds or on a dry skillet for a few seconds per side) to make them pliable. Place a spoonful of the warm meat and cheese mixture onto one end of a warmed tortilla. Tightly roll the tortilla into a taquito shape.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F. Lightly spray the taquitos with cooking oil spray. Arrange the taquitos in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not overlap. Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 375
- 7
Repeat Step 6 with any remaining taquitos. Serve the crispy taquitos immediately with sour cream, red salsa, shredded iceberg lettuce, and grated cotija cheese on the side.
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Air Fryer Taquitos de Carne Asada
Ingredients
For the Carne Asada Filling
- 1 1/2 pounds diced beef, for carne asada
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon granulated onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 packet Sazon seasoning
- 6 ounces reduced-fat Mexican-style shredded cheese blend
- cooking oil spray, as needed
For Assembling the Taquitos
- 12 small corn tortillas, warmed
For Serving
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup red salsa
- 2 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese, grated
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the diced beef with salt, paprika, granulated onion powder, garlic powder, soy sauce, lime juice, black pepper, and Sazon seasoning. Mix thoroughly by hand until the meat is evenly coated. Cover and let marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
⏱️ 35 min - 2
Lightly spray a large skillet with cooking oil spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef to the hot pan, spreading it out in a single layer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is nicely browned and cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
While the beef cooks, place the reduced-fat Mexican-style shredded cheese blend in a fine-mesh strainer. Rinse the cheese under cold running water, then squeeze out as much excess water as possible. This helps the cheese melt better and prevents a greasy filling.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Once the beef is cooked, reduce the heat to low. Add the rinsed and squeezed cheese to the skillet with the beef. Stir continuously until the cheese is fully melted and incorporated, creating a rich and cheesy filling. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Warm the corn tortillas slightly (in the microwave for 15-20 seconds or on a dry skillet for a few seconds per side) to make them pliable. Place a spoonful of the warm meat and cheese mixture onto one end of a warmed tortilla. Tightly roll the tortilla into a taquito shape.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F. Lightly spray the taquitos with cooking oil spray. Arrange the taquitos in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not overlap. Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 375 - 7
Repeat Step 6 with any remaining taquitos. Serve the crispy taquitos immediately with sour cream, red salsa, shredded iceberg lettuce, and grated cotija cheese on the side.