Cheesy Wrapped Hot Dog Tortilla “Taquitos” Air Fryer OR Baked

Cheesy tortilla hot dogs? Yum!! Crispy flour tortilla wrapped hot dogs are an easy 15 minute recipe for kids (and adults!). These Mexican style inspired “Hot Dog Taquitos” are served with salsa and sour cream. Air fryer or baked — your choice! Let’s make ‘em.

Why you’ll love these air fryer / baked hot dog tortillas

• Kids love them. And they’re easier to eat – a great alternative to hot dog buns. They dice up nicely to make them safe to eat for younger kids like my toddler, too.
• Fast lunch recipe for kids or adults.
• Change up the flavors with different condiments. Buh bye, ketchup. Salsa is a great dipping ingredient as is sour cream.
• Cheesy goodness is baked right into the tortillas. It’s like a hot dog, grilled cheese, and quesadilla had a baby.
• Easy appetizer for game day or parties.

Ingredients for hot dog taquitos

You just need a handful of ingredients to make hot dog tortillas…

• Flour tortillas
• Cheddar cheese, shredded
• Hot dogs
• Olive oil
• Taquitos toppings: sour cream, salsa, cilantro (optional)

This recipe came to fruition when I was overdue for a grocery shopping trip and wondering: “can I use flour tortillas instead of hot dog buns”? Thank goodness it worked out — and my family has a new favorite and fancy, almost gourmet hot dog recipe.

How to assemble the hot dog wrapped in tortilla

Now, I’ll show you how to cook a hot dog wrapped in flour tortilla… two ways (air fried and oven baked).

1. Preheat your air fryer / oven before prepping the tortilla hot dogs. Get toothpicks ready, about 1-2 per hot dog.
2. Place flour tortillas on a cutting board. Sprinkle 1-2 tbsp of cheddar cheese in the center of the tortilla, leaving the outside 1” of the tortilla circle without cheese (to avoid cheese spillage).
3. Place a hot dog on the edge of the flour tortilla circle, and roll it up tightly, like a rug. Repeat until all are rolled up and secure each hot dog wrapped in a tortilla with 1-2 toothpicks stuck in the center.
4. Lightly brush each tortilla all over with olive oil.

How to make AIR FRYER hot dog tortillas

1. Preheat air fryer to 400° for 5 minutes.
2. Add hot dog taquitos to the air fryer basket so they don’t touch, and air fry them for 5-7 minutes until the tortilla shell is lightly toasted.

How to make BAKED tortilla wrapped hot dogs

1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. Add tortilla hot dogs to a parchment paper lined baking sheet and bake them for 10 minutes, then flip and bake for another 5-10 minutes until cooked through. The cheese will be completely melted and the tortilla shell will be lightly toasted.

Tips for serving tortilla hot dogs

1. Let hot dogs wrapped in tortillas cool 1-2 minutes, then remove toothpicks.
2. Add sour cream to a small plastic sandwich bag. Cut the tip off the sandwich bag (about ½” inch). Squeeze out the sour cream (I usually test it on a paper towel to make sure it comes out right first) on the tortillas in a squiggly line and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
3. Serve with a side of salsa for dipping.

FAQs for making hot dog tortillas

What you need to air fry food

• Air Fryer Machine: In Sip Bite Go recipe tutorials, you’ll see the higher end model, the Philips Airfryer XXL Digital. Other popular air fryers include the Ninja Foodi, NuWave, and Black & Decker.
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