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27 Air Fryer Cinco de Mayo Recipes

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By Tiffany
Modified: Jun 17, 2026 · Published: Apr 28, 2025

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Get ready for Cinco de Mayo with this tantalizing list of air fryer Mexican recipes!

A vertical image of a white grid with 18 square pictures of air fryer Cinco de Mayo recipes.

Dive into the wonderful world of air fryer cooking with a sizzling roundup of irresistible Mexican food.

Whether you're craving crunchy tacos, cheesy quesadillas, or tasty chicken flautas, these recipes have got you covered.

Get ready to fire up your air fryer, and let's embark on a culinary journey south of the border. But fair warning: your taste buds are about to embark on a flavor fiesta.

1
Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas on a round orange plate with fresh lime wedges. Three wooden bowls sit next to the plate with spices.
Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
Air fryer chicken fajitas are made with thin strips of Mexican-seasoned chicken, slices of bell peppers, and red onion, all done in under 25 minutes. Enjoy on a warm flour tortilla.
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2
Air fryer shrimp tacos topped with shredded lettuce and sliced onions sitting on a white background.
https://beginwithbalance.com
Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos
Air fryer shrimp tacos are fresh and flavorful! With crispy shrimp, creamy avocado, and tasty toppings they make for a simple recipe.
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3
Easy Air Fryer Fish Tacos with Spicy Slaw
Air fryer fish tacos made with battered tilapia, a spicy slaw, and pickled onions, topped with a squeeze of fresh lime juice and served on warmed tortilla shells.
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4
Air fryer pork taquitos topped with diced tomatoes, onions, shredded cheese, and cilantro. A bed of sliced jalapeños are beneath the taquitos.
https://www.acedarspoon.com
Air Fryer Pork Taquitos
Air fryer pork taquitos are crispy, warm, and filled with warm spices, tender pork, and salsa. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!
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5
Air Fryer Chicken Stuffed Poblano Peppers on a round white plate topped with sour cream and green onions.
High-Protein Air Fryer Chicken Stuffed Poblano Peppers
High-protein air fryer poblano stuffed peppers are filled with chicken, Roma tomatoes, cheddar cheese, and hot sauce, then grilled in the air fryer to a beautiful char with golden melted cheese. This is a great high-protein meal that comes together in one pot.
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6
Quick and Easy Air Fryer Shrimp Fajitas
https://littlesunnykitchen.com
Quick and Easy Air Fryer Shrimp Fajitas
Make Mexican restaurant-style air fryer shrimp fajitas in just 10 minutes! Serve over tortilla bread, and top with fresh pico de gallo, zesty lime crema, and fresh avocado slices.
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7
A closeup of air fryer corn ribs on a white plate drizzled with spicy mayo. A small round wooden bowl of spicy mayo sits next to the corn ribs.
Air Fryer Corn Ribs (Buttery Seasoning)
This air fryer corn rib recipe is a creative twist on traditional corn on the cob, where the corn is sliced into rib-like pieces, tossed in seasoned butter, and air-fried until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
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8
Marinated Flank Steak Air Fryer Recipe
https://coupleinthekitchen.com
Marinated Flank Steak Air Fryer Recipe
This marinated flank steak air fryer recipe is perfect for tacos! Top with fresh pico de gallo and cotija cheese. It's juicy, full of Mexican spices, and perfectly cooked.
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9
Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
Air fryer bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers are peppers stuffed with cream cheese and seasoning, then sprinkled with cheddar, and wrapped with crispy bacon.
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10
Bean and Cheese Air Fryer Quesadillas
https://www.foodbanjo.com
Bean and Cheese Air Fryer Quesadillas
Bean and cheese quesadillas cook up so easily in the air fryer! This is a quick and easy recipe that gives you crispy quesadillas for a delicious lunch or dinner.
Recipe
11
Air Fryer Frozen Taquitos
Air fryer frozen taquitos are quick and easy to prepare. The outside turns out crispy and it's a great alternative to microwaving or baking in the oven.
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12
A black air fryer basket with two air fryer beef tacos in it. A round white plate with three air fryer beef tacos topped with lettuce. A gold spatula sits inside the black air fryer basket next to the tacos. A blue and white checkered napkin sits next to the plate along with a rolled white napkin with golden holder. A round white bowl of salsa topped with fresh cilantro sits next to the plate and basket.
https://twokidsandacoupon.com
Air Fryer Beef Tacos
Tacos have never been easier or more delicious than with these easy air fryer tacos. They're warm tortillas made nice and crispy and filled with Mexican spiced ground beef, cheese, lettuce, and salsa. Serve these for your next Taco Tuesday!
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13
Mini Air Fryer Churros With Chocolate Sauce
https://organicallyblissful.com
Mini Air Fryer Churros With Chocolate Sauce
Enjoy easy, homemade air fryer churros! Perfectly crispy on the outside, soft inside, with a hint of cinnamon. Quick, healthier treat recipe!
Recipe
14
How to make Yuca Fries
https://sixhungryfeet.com
How to make Yuca Fries
Crispy yuca fries are versatile and can be served with a variety of dishes. Healthier than your regular potatoes, they are the perfect side dish for your Cinco de Mayo meal!
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15
Air Fryer Nachos With Chicken
https://budgetdelicious.com
Air Fryer Nachos With Chicken
Air Fryer Chicken Nachos are full of flavor and ready to serve in less than 5 minutes. You will love making air fryer nachos with chicken!
Recipe
16
Air Fryer Mexican Potatoes
https://www.kathysvegankitchen.com
Air Fryer Mexican Potatoes
Mexican potatoes are marinated in a tasty Mexican blend of spices, and lime juice, then roasted to perfection. This Mexican potato recipe is simple to make!
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17
Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Taquitos
https://basicswithbails.com
Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Taquitos
Savor the fiery kick and crispy perfection of air fryer buffalo chicken taquitos, a delightful fusion of shredded chicken drenched in tangy buffalo sauce and air-fried to golden goodness. This quick and easy recipe offers a zesty snack that's perfect for game day, Cinco de Mayo, or a spicy weeknight treat.
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18
A white plate with air fryer fried ice cream topped with chocolate syrup. A dollop of whipped cream is next to the fried ice cream.
https://www.thefreshcooky.com
Air Fryer Fried Ice Cream
You will love this healthier air-fried ice cream for your Cinco de Mayo celebration! An easy recipe with superb results!
Recipe
19
Air Fryer Chipotle Lime Chicken (Qdoba Copycat)
https://thesassyfoodie.com
Air Fryer Chipotle Lime Chicken (Qdoba Copycat)
If you are a fan of that flavorful fast food Tex-Mex chicken, this recipe is for you! This air fryer chipotle lime chicken is a Qdoba copycat recipe, that makes for great, tasty meal prep. With smokey chipotles, tangy lime, and sweet honey, it will elevate chicken breasts to be anything but boring. The best part is that it cooks in ten minutes in your air fryer basket!
Recipe
20
Air Fryer Mexican Cheese Dip
https://recipesfromapantry.com
Air Fryer Mexican Cheese Dip
Homemade Mexican cheese dip is cheesy, creamy, and just as flavorful as what you get at your favorite Mexican restaurants. A delicious combination of melted cheese, jalapenos, Mexican tomatoes, and tangy salsa, this easy air fryer Mexican cheese dip recipe is perfect for Cinco de Mayo, Taco Tuesdays, game days, or any occasion.
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21
Air Fryer Tortilla Chips
https://pickyeaterblog.com
Air Fryer Tortilla Chips
Crisp and salt-sprinkled, these crunchy delights, crafted from corn tortillas, offer a tastier, healthier rendition of your beloved restaurant chips. These homemade tortilla chips are quick and straightforward to prepare, they're ready in minutes.
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22
Easy Air Fryer Mexican Pizza
https://erhardtseat.com
Easy Air Fryer Mexican Pizza
This quick and easy air fryer Mexican pizza recipe is ready in under 25 minutes and perfect for a weeknight family dinner. There are minimal ingredients needed and it's a great copycat for the Taco Bell classic.
Recipe
23
Air Fryer Taco Pockets
https://butteryourbiscuit.com
Air Fryer Taco Pockets
Air Fryer Taco Pockets are loaded with taco meat, and gooey cheese and tucked into a flaky crescent roll. A quick and easy meal the whole family will love!
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24
Air Fryer Mexican Chilaquiles Rojos
https://tastyoven.com
Air Fryer Mexican Chilaquiles Rojos
This easy Mexican Chilaquiles Rojos recipe is a quick one-pan breakfast recipe made by tossing tortillas with sauce, cheese, beans, and corn!
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25
Air Fryer Chipotle Chicken Thighs
https://airfryerchickenrecipes.com
Air Fryer Chipotle Chicken Thighs
Super easy air fryer chicken thighs marinaded in flavorful chipotle pepper mixture. It's a crowd favorite!
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26
Air Fryer Tostones
https://strengthandsunshine.com
Air Fryer Tostones
Air fryer tostones are the healthiest way to serve up the classic twice-fried green plantains! Made without oil, these air-fried tostones are extra crispy on the outside, but soft on the inside! Starchy green plantains, air-fried, smashed, then air-fried again.
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27
Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Flautas
https://thesassyfoodie.com
Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Flautas
Flautas are the perfect bundle of joy. Scrumptious chicken and cheese wrapped in crunchy flour tortillas - all I can say is yes, please! These air fryer chicken flautas are effortless and require little time to prepare or even cook.
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Hello! I'm Tiffany.

I'm the recipe developer and food photographer behind Simply Happenings. I'm also a wife, mom to two adventurous little boys, registered nurse, and I live in the great Midwest. I like to feature high-protein recipes, one-pot meals, and delicious recipes you can cook with your favorite household appliances.

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