Air Fryer Breakfast Taquitos

Rise and shine with our Air Fryer Breakfast Taquitos!  Crispy tortillas are stuffed with savory breakfast sausage, fluffy scrambled eggs, and cheesy goodness. They’re a quick, easy, and irresistibly delicious way to kick start your day. And all in less than 20 minutes!

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Sausage Breakfast Recipes

What could be better first thing in the morning than a flavorful, hearty breakfast?  In my opinion, as far as breakfast foods go, sausage has got to be there at the top of the list. From classic links to patties, to ground sausage, and from mild to spicy, sausage breakfast recipes pack a savory punch to your early morning meal.

So don’t settle for a boring breakfast, start your day with one of these easy and delicious breakfast sausage recipes - Breakfast Crunchwrap, Sausage Breakfast Casserole, and Shakshuka Breakfast Pizza.

Why You'll Love These Breakfast Taquitos

Quick & Easy - takes less than 20 minutes to prepare.

Simple ingredients - just sausage, eggs, cheese, and tortillas.

Less fat - no skillets full of oil, just a spray of oil on the top and air fry to crispness.

Grab 'n Go - a breakfast you can hold in your hand to eat when running late.

Ingredients

Here's what you'll need for this breakfast taquitos air fryer recipe. The exact amounts are in the printable recipe card below.

• Breakfast sausage
• Large eggs
• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Salt and pepper
• Avocado
• Corn tortillas or 6" flour tortillas
• Garnishes: Avocado, salsa, and sour cream

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

Meat - You can substitute breakfast sausage with Mexican chorizo, Italian sausage, or bacon.

Cheese - You can use a Mexican cheese blend, Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack (for a spicy kick), or Cojita cheese instead of Cheddar.

Eggs - Go light with only egg whites. Remember that 2 egg whites equal 1 egg so you'll need to use 8 to 10 egg whites in place of the 4 to 5 whole eggs.

Tortillas - Instead of corn, use flour tortillas to make breakfast flautas.

How to Make Breakfast Taquitos

Here are the steps for making breakfast taquitos in an air fryer:

1. Cook the sausage in a large skillet until browned and cooked through.
2. Scramble the eggs and cook until done but still moist.
3. Gather the ingredients for easy assembly line prep.
4. Soften the tortillas in the microwave for 30-60 seconds. Lay one out and add the fillings - some sausage, scrambled eggs, and sprinkle with a little cheese.
5. If you like, add a little diced avocado to the top.
6. Starting from the side with the filling, roll the tortilla up tightly. Secure with a toothpick.

Wrapped and ready sausage and scrambled eggs taquitos for air frying.

7. Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil or avocado oil. Lay the tortillas in the bottom. Do not crowd. It may take 2-3 batches to cook them all. Spray the tops with oil.
8. Air fry for 5 minutes at 390°F.
9. Turn over, spray the tops again, and air fry for another 2-3 minutes or until the tortillas are browned and crispy.

I like to serve these breakfast taquitos while hot from the air fryer and garnished with extra avocado, lettuce, and tomato. A side of salsa, like this delicious Fresh Tomato Salsa Recipes Blender Style, and sour cream takes this breakfast from ordinary to extraordinary. Enjoy!

Alternate Cooking Method - Oven Baked

Instead of air frying, you can bake these breakfast taquitos in the oven. Here's how:

• Place the taquitos on a baking sheet with space between them.
• Spray them with cooking spray or brush them with avocado or olive oil.
• Bake at 400°F for 10 to 15 minutes or until heated through.

Recipe Tips

Warm the tortillas before rolling them to prevent them from cracking. You can easily do this by placing them in a warm skillet for a minute or two on each side or wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave them for 30 to 45 seconds, flipping halfway through microwaving.

Don't overstuff the tortillas. You want them to be about ¾-inch thick and overstuffing will cause the filling to spill out.

Leave space between the taquitos in the air fryer basket so the hot air can circulate on the sides and crisp them all over.

Spray the taquitos with cooking spray before air frying them to get them crispy.

If making them in batches, keep the air fried taquitos warm by placing them on a wire rack over a baking sheet. Keep them in the oven on the lowest heat setting (about 200°F).

Toppings for Breakfast Taquitos

• Chopped Avocado or Guacamole
• Chopped Fresh Cilantro
• Salsa - Red or Green (Verde) or try this easy homemade Fresh Tomato Salsa Recipes Blender Style
• Chopped Tomatoes and Lettuce
• Shredded Cheese
• Plain Greek Yogurt
• Sour Cream

What to Serve with Breakfast Taquitos

Here are some great sides for breakfast taquitos:

• Fresh Fruit
• Hash Browns
• Refried Beans

Make Ahead

You can make the taquitos a day in advance for a quick breakfast. Prepare them except for air frying. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

When ready to make the taquitos, place them in the air fryer basket, spray them with cooking spray, and air fry them as directed.

How to Store Leftovers and How Long They Last

Place leftover taquitos in an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days.

You can freeze them for up to 3 months. Place the taquitos on a baking sheet with space between them. Freeze for about 2 hours or until frozen. Wrap them individually with plastic wrap. Transfer the frozen taquitos to a plastic freezer bag or freezer safe container.

How to Reheat Breakfast Taquitos

If frozen, thaw the taquitos in the fridge overnight.

• Air Fryer at 390°F for 5 minutes. Spray them with cooking spray before air frying.
• Oven at 375°F for 10 minutes. Spray them with cooking spray before baking.
• Microwave for 30 seconds. Wrap them with a damp paper towel before microwaving.

More Air Fryer Breakfast Recipes

• Air Fryer Apple Fritters
• Air Fryer Bagels
• Air Fryer Baked Oats
• Air Fryer Donut Holes
• Air Fryer Stuffed French Toast

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