Cookies & Cream Dessert Tacos (Air Fryer Style)

Intro

Cookies & Cream Dessert Tacos are a delightful mash-up of crispy taco shells and cookies & cream cheesecake filling. The shells are made from flour tortillas dusted with cinnamon sugar and shaped in the air fryer, while the filling is whipped with cream cheese, crushed Oreos, and vanilla. It’s fun, fast, and dangerously delicious!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time (Taco Shells): 4–6 minutes

Chill Time (Filling): 20 minutes (optional for best texture)

Total Time: ~30 minutes

Servings: 4 tacos

Air Fryer Temp: 375°F (190°C)

Ingredients

For the Taco Shells:

4 small (6-inch) flour tortillas

2 tbsp melted butter

2 tbsp sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

Optional: 1 tbsp cocoa powder (for chocolate shells)

For the Filling:

4 oz (half block) cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

1/4 cup powdered sugar

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

6 Oreo cookies, crushed

Pinch of salt

Toppings (optional):

Extra crushed Oreos

Mini chocolate chips

Whipped cream

Chocolate syrup or melted chocolate

Sprinkles

Instructions

Make Cinnamon Sugar Coating (1 min)

In a small bowl, mix sugar, cinnamon, and cocoa powder (if using).

Prepare Tortilla Shells (5 mins)

Brush both sides of tortillas with melted butter.

Sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture evenly on both sides.

Fold tortillas in half and place a ball of foil or a taco rack in the center to hold shape.

Air Fry Taco Shells (4–6 mins)

Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 2 minutes.

Place folded tortillas in the air fryer basket, slightly spaced.

Cook for 4–6 minutes or until crispy and golden.
Let cool completely to firm up.

Make Cookies & Cream Filling (5–6 mins)

In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.

Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Beat until creamy.

In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.

Fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.

Stir in crushed Oreos.

Chill for 15–20 minutes for best results (optional).

 Assemble Dessert Tacos (3–5 mins)

Fill cooled taco shells with cookies & cream filling using a spoon or piping bag.

Top with extra crushed Oreos, whipped cream, chocolate chips, or syrup as desired.

Serving Suggestions

Serve immediately for a crispy bite or chill briefly for a creamy cold dessert.

Great for parties or kids’ treat tables!

Tips

Don’t overfill the shells or they may crack.

Add cocoa to the cinnamon sugar for chocolatey shells.

Want to prep ahead? Store the shells and filling separately and assemble just before serving.