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Air Fryer Steak and Cheese Taquitos

Published: Feb 21, 2019 · Modified: Jul 21, 2024 by Belly Laugh Living · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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We absolutely love Mexican food! The combination of various spices in Mexican cuisine is simply awesome. And since we're hooked to our air fryer, we decided to experiment with some fun Taquitos. Our first attempts included Chicken Taquitos and Buffalo Chicken Taquitos, and they turned out to be a huge hit! So we decided to try our luck with Steak and Cheese Taquitos and black bean taquitos, and they were equally delicious. We even tried baking them, and while it took a bit longer in the oven, they still turned out crispy and tasty.

Crispy Crunchy Steak And Cheese Taquitos

Making Taquitos is a fun activity, but the best part is definitely enjoying them! They are simple to prepare, and once assembled, can be stored in the freezer for a quick and delicious snack anytime. 

GREAT TREAT

It's always nice to have friends over and offer them something delicious to eat. Of course, we always have wine available, but it's even better to provide an appetizer such as Steak and Cheese Taquitos. If you want your friends to return, that is. However, we have discovered, if you make too many appetizers and serve too much wine, your guests might never want to leave!  Haha.

Steak and Cheese Taquitos

This homemade treat is a great option to offer kids when they come home from school. It is much better than the Taquitos purchased from the store. I strongly believe that anything made at home tastes better. Additionally, you can manage the calories, know the ingredients used, and it's usually more cost-effective than purchasing from the store.

How to make Steak and Cheese Taquitos:

Preparing all the ingredients before starting the recipe helps cut the stress when making any dish. Begin by cutting the steak into bite-size pieces. Heat olive oil in a saute pan and add the steak. Cook over medium heat. Once the steak starts to turn brown, add the Taco seasoning. This step should take less than 5 minutes. It's worth noting we love using homemade taco seasoning. It adds a nice flavor to the steak and cheese taquitos. The seasoning can be easily made and stored in the pantry, so its always available.

Steak and Cheese Taquitos

When the steak is completely browned. Add water and simmer until the water has evaporated. Remove from heat.

Spray the corn tortillas with cooking spray, place them on a microwave-safe plate, and microwave on high for 15 to 20 seconds to make them pliable for easy rolling without falling apart.

Steak and Cheese Taquitos

Shred the cheese and mix it with the cream cheese. Using cheddar cheese and Cream Cheese cuts the calories and really makes a nice creamy cheesy steak and cheese Taquitos.

Steak and Cheese Taquitos

Add about 1 ounce of steak and 1 Tablespoon of cheese to the center of the corn tortillas.

Steak and Cheese Taquitos

Overlap and roll tortillas together, securing them with toothpicks. We used two corn tortillas for each taco, but you can also use only one tortilla which works just as well.

Steak and Cheese Taquitos
Steak and Cheese Taquitos

To make crispy and delicious corn tortillas, start by spraying them with oil and placing them on a baking sheet or in the air fryer basket. Bake them in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes at 375 degrees, or air fry them for 7 minutes at 375 degrees. Keep an eye on them and remove them from the oven or air fryer once the tortilla is crispy and the cheese is melted and has a nice crunch with a gooey center.

Steak and Cheese Taquitos
Air Fryer Beef Taquitos

Enjoy!!!!!

TIPS for Steak and Cheese Taquitos:

  1. To soften the corn tortillas so they don’t fall apart when rolling them. Simply spray them lightly with cooking oil and pop them in the microwave for 15 to 20 seconds. This will soften them up just enough to make them more pliable and easier to work with. 
  2. If you prefer flour tortillas, you can still use the same method of spraying them with oil, but there's no need to microwave them. Once you've rolled your taquitos, give them a light spray of olive oil, butter spray, or your favorite cooking spray. This will help them crisp up nicely in the oven. 
  3. To make sure you always have a quick and easy snack on hand, simply freeze your taquitos in a freezer-safe container or bag. Then you can pull them out whenever you need a tasty treat.

Easy to make and fun to eat!!!  If you like this recipe check out our Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos and Buffalo Chicken Taquitos recipes

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Air Fryer Steak and Cheese Taquitos

Air Fryer Steak and Cheese Taquitos are easy to make and great for dinner, appetizers, or snacks. Make ahead for a quick appetizer.
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Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Air Fryer, cheese, Steak, Taquitos
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Servings: 10 Servings
Calories: 203kcal
Author: Belly Laugh Living

Ingredients

  • 10 Ounces Sirloin Steak Or Round Steak
  • 2 Tablespoon Taco Seasoning
  • ½ Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 3 Ounces Cheddar Cheese
  • 3 Tablespoons Whipped Cream Cheese
  • 20 Corn Tortillas
  • 20 Toothpicks

Instructions

  • Slice the steak into small strips and add to a heated satay pan with ½ tablespoon of olive oil.
    Steak Taquitos
  • When the steak starts to brown add the taco seasoning.
  • When the steak is done, add ½ cup of water to the pan and simmer until the water has evaporated. Scrape up any seasoning stuck to the bottom of the pan.
  • Shred the cheese and mix it together with the cream cheese
  • Spray the Corn Tortillas with cooking spray and place them in a single layer on a plate then microwave for 15 to 20 seconds. (Two tortillas hold together really well)
  • Place about an ounce of the cooked steak on each corn Tortilla.
  • Add ½ Tablespoon of the Cheese mixture on top of the steak
  • Roll The Tortillas and hold them together with a toothpick.
  • TO AIR-FRY:
    Spray Tortillas with olive oil or butter spray.
    Place the Tortilla in Air Fryer. Air fry at 375 degrees for 7 minutes or until crispy
    Air Fryer Beef Taquitos
  • TO BAKE:
    Spray Tortillas with olive oil or butter spray
    Place the Tortilla on a baking Sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 minutes or until crispy.
  • Enjoy!!!!

Nutrition

Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 211mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 158IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 1mg
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