Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
If your air fryer chicken taquitos keep coming out dry and burnt instead of crispy, this video breaks down every mistake and exactly how to fix it. I'll walk you through why heating the tortilla is essential, why oil on the tortilla is non-negotiable, and how preheating and spacing change everything. Cooking both a bad batch and a good batch side by side so you can see — and hear — the difference.
This video is part of the #CincodeMayo2026 collab hosted by @justcookthedamnfood ! Check out the hash tag for other awesome Cinco de Mayo recipe inspiration!
📌 Timestamps:
0:00 — Why your taquitos are burnt and dry
1:09 — Mistake #1: Wet filling
2:43 — Mistake #2: Not having the tortillas warmed
4:00 — Mistake #3: Skipping the oil
5:00 — Mistake #4: Overcrowding & no preheat
6:56 — Full method for the best air fryer taquitos
9:12 — Side-by-side results
Get the recipe: cookingwithanadi.com/recipes/air-fryer-taquitos-recipe
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Salt crock: geni.us/UAzgAt9
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If your air fryer chicken taquitos keep coming out dry and burnt instead of crispy, this video breaks down every mistake and exactly how to fix it. I'll walk you through why heating the tortilla is essential, why oil on the tortilla is non-negotiable, and how preheating and spacing change everything. Cooking both a bad batch and a good batch side by side so you can see — and hear — the difference.
This video is part of the #CincodeMayo2026 collab hosted by @justcookthedamnfood ! Check out the hash tag for other awesome Cinco de Mayo recipe inspiration!
📌 Timestamps:
0:00 — Why your taquitos are burnt and dry
1:09 — Mistake #1: Wet filling
2:43 — Mistake #2: Not having the tortillas warmed
4:00 — Mistake #3: Skipping the oil
5:00 — Mistake #4: Overcrowding & no preheat
6:56 — Full method for the best air fryer taquitos
9:12 — Side-by-side results
Get the recipe: cookingwithanadi.com/recipes/air-fryer-taquitos-recipe
ALSO WATCH:
Best Beef Tostadas: youtu.be/cKTFVEKaDts
Homemade Mexican Condiments in Minutes | Guacamole, Pico & Salsa: youtu.be/J41gjiiyMlU
Salsa Roja: youtu.be/Pmpa4f3I4cE
Avocado Lime Crema: youtu.be/aPO3Wqm1x40
Loaded BBQ Chicken Nachos: youtu.be/NPbsk4yg-bQ
Juiciest Air Fryer Chicken Thighs - No Soggy Skin: youtu.be/1bwNERY620U
Top Air Fryer Mistakes You Might Be Making: youtu.be/4R0ZaurwBjw
PRODUCTS USED:
Cosori air fryer: geni.us/fhQwz8
Mixing bowl: geni.us/P226lI
Garlic press: geni.us/XiPagH
Black pepper: geni.us/jsu1f
Pepper mill: geni.us/cslu
Wooden spoon: geni.us/Wk8j
Tongs: geni.us/WPRQ9
Wire rack: geni.us/rahANvS
Non-stick pan: geni.us/HkR2
Chef's knife: geni.us/PmwSRZ1
Cutting board: geni.us/WNBR8to
Ramekins: geni.us/WAqT
Salt: geni.us/UAzgAt9
Salt crock: geni.us/UAzgAt9
Paprika: geni.us/2BWR0
Avocado oil: geni.us/RLsjJ6
Spray oil bottle: geni.us/BBv8P4p
Toothpicks: geni.us/Vuac6As
👨🍳 If you’re new here:I’m Anadi, and I help home cooks get restaurant-style results in a small home kitchen. If you want more recipes like this, hit subscribe so you don’t miss the next bowl.
Subscribe for more cooking tips: youtube.com/@CookingwithAnadi?sub_confirmation=1
Sign up to my newsletter so you never miss out a new recipe released on my website: cookingwithanadi.com
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Disclaimer: This video is not sponsored, but the links above contain affiliate links. If you click on them and make a purchase, I will earn a small commission. Please click on them to help support me and my channel at no additional cost to you! My opinions of these products are entirely my own.
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