Your favorite freezer snack just got better!

School lunch, but make it protein-packed and heavy on the hidden veggies! These breakfast taquitos are designed to save you money and time: prep a big batch on a weekend, stash them away in the freezer, and pop a couple in the air fryer before adding to your kiddo's lunchbox any day of the week. They're filled with protein-rich free-range eggs, chorizo, cauliflower, and cheese, and best of all, they're kid- and adult-approved.

To make the taquito filling:

1. In a bowl, beat 6 of the eggs with the salt until well combined.
2. In a nonstick pan over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add the beaten eggs scramble. Once cooked to your liking, transfer to a large bowl and set aside.
3. In the same pan, cook the chorizo over medium-high heat, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.
4. Once the chorizo is fully cooked, push it to one side of the pan. Add the riced cauliflower to the empty side and cook until warmed through, 2-3 minutes. Mix the chorizo and cauliflower together, then add this mixture to the bowl with the eggs.
5. Add the shredded cheddar cheese to the bowl with the eggs, chorizo, and cauliflower. Mix everything together until well combined.

To assemble the taquitos:

1. Wrap the tortillas in a cloth and microwave for 1 minute to soften them, preventing them from breaking when rolled. If you have a tortilla warmer, place the tortillas in the warmer to steam and soften the tortillas further. 
2. Make an egg wash by whisking the remaining egg with 1 tablespoon of water.
3. Place about 2 tablespoons of filling on one-third of a tortilla. Tightly roll the tortilla halfway, then brush the egg wash on the unrolled part of the tortilla. Continue rolling to seal, placing the rolled tortilla seam-side down on a sheet pan. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
4. Freeze the taquitos on the sheet pan for a couple of hours until firm, then transfer them to a freezer-safe bag and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

To reheat the taquitos:

For frozen taquitos:

1. Preheat an air fryer to 375F by running it for 2 minutes.
2. Place the taquitos in the air fryer basket and spray with oil. Cook at 375F for 3 minutes. 
3. Flip the taquitos, spray with oil again, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until crispy and golden. 

For fresh (unfrozen) taquitos:

1. Preheat an air fryer to 375F by running it for 2 minutes.
2. Place the taquitos in the air fryer basket and spray with oil. Cook at 375F for 2 minutes. 
3. Flip the taquitos, spray with oil again, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until crispy and golden. 

Pan frying instructions:

1. Preheat a skillet with a drizzle of oil until hot.
2. Place taquitos in the skillet and cook, flipping as needed, until crispy and golden.