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High-Protein Chicken & Cheese Taquitos
High-Protein Chicken & Cheese Taquitos
Low-Carb, Healthy, Air Fryer Recipe
Low-Carb, Healthy, Air Fryer Recipe
These high-protein chicken and cheese taquitos are crispy, air-fried, and flavorful — made with low-carb tortillas and melty cheese for a healthy, macro-friendly meal or snack.
Why You’ll Love These High-Protein Taquitos
Why You’ll Love These High-Protein Taquitos
These air-fried chicken and cheese taquitos are crispy, cheesy, and loaded with protein — perfect for a low-carb snack, post-workout fuel, or easy meal prep. No deep frying required!
These high-protein chicken taquitos are air-fried, low-carb, and perfect for a healthy taquito recipe that satisfies without the grease.
Want to explore more protein-packed strategies? Read Unleashing the Potential of High-Protein Diets.
Ingredients
Ingredients
16 oz (1 lb) boneless, skinless chicken breast (454g)
9 60-calorie tortilla wrap (166g)
1 tbsp olive oil (14g)
1/4 tsp garlic powder (1g)
1/4 tsp onion powder (1g)
1/4 tsp smoked paprika (1g)
1/4 cup diced green chilies (38g)
1/2 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese (61g)
1/4 cup low-moisture mozzarella cheese (28g)
Roll shredded chicken, cheese, and green chilies in low-carb tortillas and air fry until crispy. A healthy, high-protein snack made in under 15 minutes. Follow these steps to make crispy air fryer taquitos packed with chicken, cheese, and flavor — ready in under 15 minutes.
Keep these taquitos in your weekly meal prep rotation — and check out our Top 10 Nutrition Staples for more high-protein, low-effort options.
How to Make High-Protein Chicken & Cheese Taquitos
How to Make High-Protein Chicken & Cheese Taquitos
1. Cook the Chicken
Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
Dice or shred the chicken and season with taco seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked.
Remove from the heat and let it cool slightly.
2. Prepare the Filling
In a bowl, mix the cooked chicken with diced green chilies, cheddar, and mozzarella cheese.
Stir everything together until evenly combined.
3. Assemble the Taquitos
Place 2-3 tbsp of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla.
Roll tightly and secure with a toothpick if needed.
4. Cook the Taquitos
Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
Arrange taquitos seamlessly in a single layer in the basket.
Spray with cooking spray for extra crispiness.
Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
5. Serve & Enjoy!
Let cool for 2 minutes before serving.
Enjoy as-is or pair with salsa, guacamole, or Greek yogurt for dipping!
Topping & Dipping Ideas
Topping & Dipping Ideas
Serve with salsa, Greek yogurt, guacamole, or chipotle ranch. You can also drizzle with hot sauce or sprinkle with chopped cilantro for a flavor boost.
These low-carb taquitos make a great protein-packed snack, ideal for lunchboxes, meal prep, or post-workout recovery.
Not all low-carb meals are created equal — see how fat quality affects your plan in The High-Fat Dilemma.
Nutrition Breakdown
Nutrition Breakdown
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