Air Fryer BBQ Pulled Pork Taquitos
These Air Fryer BBQ Pulled Pork Taquitos are one of our favorite ways to turn leftover barbecue into a crispy, family friendly meal. Each crispy taquito is filled with saucy pulled pork and melty cheddar cheese, then cooked with hot air until perfectly golden brown. Whether you’re planning an easy dinner, prepping for game day, or serving snacks for the big game, this cooking method delivers big flavor without pulling out the deep fryer. My whole family loves dipping these in extra barbecue sauce or sour cream and calling it one of our favorite Mexican meals with a BBQ twist. If you’re always on the lookout for new recipes to share on social media, this one is a keeper.
Yes! Corn tortillas give a more traditional Mexican meals flavor, but warm them well under a damp paper towel so they roll without cracking.
Absolutely. Arrange on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 425 degrees until golden brown, usually about 12–15 minutes.
Serve with refried beans, black beans, sour cream, hot sauce, or even a fresh salad for a complete easy dinner.
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Chicken instead of pork: Swap in shredded chicken tossed with BBQ sauce for a lighter option.
Different cheese: Try sharp cheddar cheese, Colby jack, or even pepper jack for extra kick.
Spice it up: Add chili powder, garlic powder, or a splash of hot sauce to the pork mixture.
Bean boost: Mix in refried beans or black beans for extra protein and flavor.
Low-carb option: Use low-carb tortillas available at many grocery stores.
Ingredient Notes
- Pulled Pork: Tender shredded pork shoulder mixed with your favorite BBQ flavor makes the hearty base of these taquitos.
- Barbecue Sauce: Adds smoky sweetness and keeps the pork mixture juicy inside each tortilla.
- Fajita-Size Flour Tortillas: Soft flour tortillas roll easily and crisp up beautifully in the air fryer basket.
- Colby Jack or Sharp Cheddar Cheese: Melty cheese binds the filling together and adds rich flavor to every bite.
How to Make Air Fryer Pulled Pork Taquitos
- Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F and lightly coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray or a little avocado oil.
- In a large bowl or mixing bowl, combine the pulled pork, barbecue sauce, and cheddar cheese until evenly blended.
- Lay a tortilla on your work surface and spoon about 2 tablespoons (or about ¼ cup of pork mixture for larger tortillas) slightly off-center.
- Roll tightly without tearing and place seam side down in the basket.
- Cook for 6–8 minutes, flipping halfway through (around the 3–4 minutes mark), until crisp and golden brown.
- Serve hot with sour cream, hot sauce, or your favorite BBQ sauce.
Air Fryer Barbecue Pulled Pork Taquitos
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Ingredients
- 3 cups pulled pork
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 20 fajita size flour tortillas
- 1 cup colby jack or sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees. Prepare the basket with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a bowl, blend the pork, barbecue sauce, and cheese.
- Place about 2 tablespoons of the pork off-center in each tortilla. Roll up the tortilla as tightly as possible without tearing the tortilla and place on the air fryer basket with the seam side down.
- Cook in the air fryer for 6 to 8 minutes, depending on the wattage of your air fryer, flipping halfway.
- Serve with additional barbecue sauce, if desired.
Nutrition
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