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Air Fryer Tacos

Modified: Dec 8, 2023 · Published: Feb 7, 2022 by Jenna Urben · This post may contain affiliate links.

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These tiny tacos crisp up perfectly in the air fryer, making them the ultimate appetizer or game day snack! Load up air fryer tacos with your favorite toppings.

Tiny tacos are such a fun and festive party food! They cook in less than 10 minutes and are easy to customize.

Much like our beloved air fryer tortilla chips and crispy flautas, these make for a quick crowd-pleasing game day recipe. Here's how to make mini tacos in the air fryer!

Want more air fryer recipes? Try my vegan air fryer buffalo cauliflower or dairy free and egg free air fried pickles next!

Ingredients

These small tacos are bursting with flavor depending what you fill them with. I'm keeping my mini taco appetizers simple, but feel free to add your favorite taco toppings.

Here's what you'll need:

  • Street taco tortillas
  • Refried beans
  • Cooking oil spray

Loaded Tiny Tacos Filling Ideas

  • Cheese of choice
  • Chopped tomato
  • Diced jalapeno
  • Protein of choice

Variations

  • Jack in the Box Mini Tacos: Jack's tiny tacos are filled with a mixture of ground chicken.
  • Trader Joe's Mini Tacos: TJ's sells frozen tiny tacos with chicken and beef filling.

How to make mini tacos in the air fryer

Air fried tacos use far less oil and provide an unmatched texture. Air fryer soft tacos remain pillowy while the exterior browns, resulting in a delicious crunch!

  1. Start by warming small flour tortillas to make them pliable, then spoon in refried beans.
  2. Fold the street taco and place on an air fryer basket that has been coated with cooking oil.
  3. Repeat until you run out of room on the air fryer basket.
  4. Cook mini tacos in air fryer at 350F for 10 minutes, flipping once halfway through.

Serve with a side of guacamole, salsa, or vegan skillet queso!

Recipe tips

  • Be careful not to overfill the tacos!
  • Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket and work in batches, if needed. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Keep a close eye on the tacos as they cook, as cooking times may vary depending on what type of air fryer you use.
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I hope you love this tiny tacos recipe as much as we do! It's the perfect afternoon snack, light lunch, or dinner appetizer.

How to Make Air Fryer Tacos (Easy Tiny Tacos Recipe)

Author: Jenna Urben
Tiny tacos crisp up perfectly in the air fryer, making them the ultimate appetizer or game day snack! Load with your favorite taco toppings.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Servings 12 mini tacos

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Cooking spray

Ingredients
  

  • 12 street taco flour tortillas
  • 16 ounces refried beans you will have leftovers
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Instructions
 

  • Spray air fryer basket with cooking oil, set aside.
  • Warm flour tortillas to make them easier to fold.
  • Spoon refried beans into each small tortilla, fold together, and place on prepared air fryer basket.
  • Repeat until air fryer basket is full of mini tacos in a single layer.
  • Air fry tiny tacos at 350F for about 10 minutes, flipping once halfway through.
  • Enjoy with dips such as guacamole and salsa.

Notes

Keep a close eye on the tiny tacos as they cook, as cooking times may vary depending on what type of air fryer you use.

Nutrition

Calories: 117kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 438mgPotassium: 38mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 31IUCalcium: 56mgIron: 1mg
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Jenna Urben is the recipe developer, content creator, and storyteller behind The Urben Life. She has over 10 years experience adapting family favorite meals to fit allergy-friendly diets. Join Jenna as she shares delicious dairy-free recipes that are easy to follow with plenty of tips and alternatives.

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  1. Lisa says

    December 30, 2023 at 12:25 am

    5 stars
    Can I use taco meat and cheese instead of beans?

    Reply
    • Jenna Urben says

      December 30, 2023 at 12:00 pm

      Yes, absolutely 🙂

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