Beef Taquitos In Both The Oven And Air Fryer

Whether it’s game day, movie night, or you just need a tasty snack for the kids, these beef taquitos are a must-make. Here are a few more recipes you need to try next: molletes, mini burritos, or Mexican pinwheels!

Homemade Beef Taquitos

Whether it’s the frozen kind or the ones you pick up from 7-Eleven, no one can resist a good taquito! (Not that it’s any secret) they’re better homemade. You NEED to give this beef taquito recipe a try! Good news is, these homemade taquitos are also extremely easy to prepare. Just brown your beef, add in some tasty seasonings, and then roll it up with some shredded cheese in a small tortilla! I’ve included ways to cook these both in the oven and air fryer, whatever is more convenient for you!

Ingredient List

Just a few simple taco ingredients to make these delicious beef taquitos! This is a great recipe to use with leftover taco meat. Then all you need is some shredded cheese and corn tortillas. Check out the recipe card for measurements.

Lean Ground Beef: The foundation of the filling. Even though this is a recipe for beef taquitos, you could easily swap this out for ground pork or turkey instead. Yellow Onion: Minced to add texture and savory flavor to each bite. Minced Garlic: Fresh is best to add savory flavor to each taquito. Diced Green Chiles: Add warmth to the beef filling. Taco Seasoning: A classic blend of spices to make the ground beef more flavorful. Use your favorite premade kind or make your own blend from scratch! Corn Tortillas: I used 6-inch tortillas but any size will work. You may just need to adjust the cooking time a little bit. Shredded Cheese: I used Mexican blend, but you could use cheddar or even pepper jack for a little kick. Olive Oil: For brushing the tops of the tortillas with. It makes them golden and crispy once they’re baked!

How to Make Beef Taquitos in the Oven

If you’re thinking about making a double batch.. go for it! These homemade beef taquitos go FAST. My kids devour them as soon as they leave the oven.

Roasted Tomato Salsa (Salsa Tatemada)

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Cilantro Lime Sauce

5 mins

Guacamole

15 mins

Pico de Gallo

10 mins

Reheating

In the Microwave: Wrap taquitos in a damp paper towel and cook for 30-second intervals or until warmed through. In the Oven: Cook for about 10 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In the Air Fryer: Cook in a single layer for 5 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit.