Description
Crispy Chicken Taquitos are crunchy, flavorful rolls made with tender shredded chicken wrapped in golden tortillas. Ready in under 30 minutes, they are perfect as a quick snack, appetizer, or light meal. These taquitos combine a zesty Tex-Mex filling with a satisfying crisp texture, loved by kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (leftover rotisserie or poached chicken breast)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or queso fresco)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Pinch of salt
Tortillas and Cooking
- 12 small corn or flour tortillas
- Oil for frying or brushing (vegetable or canola oil)
Optional Garnishes
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken, shredded cheese, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly until well combined for a flavorful filling.
- Warm the Tortillas: Heat tortillas gently in a skillet or microwave for a few seconds to make them pliable and easy to roll without cracking.
- Assemble the Taquitos: Place about two tablespoons of filling near one edge of each warm tortilla. Roll up tightly, tucking in the ends to secure the filling completely. Use toothpicks if needed to hold shape.
- Cook the Taquitos: For frying, heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat and fry taquitos for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crispy. For baking, brush rolled taquitos lightly with oil and bake in a preheated 425°F oven for 15-20 minutes until crisp and golden.
- Serve Hot: Remove taquitos from oil or oven and drain excess oil on paper towels if fried. Serve warm with dipping sauces such as guacamole, salsa, or sour cream.
Notes
- Keep tortillas warm before rolling to prevent cracking.
- Do not overfill taquitos to avoid bursting during cooking.
- Secure rolls with toothpicks if necessary while frying.
- Drain excess oil well after frying for a lighter snack.
- For a healthier option, air fry taquitos at 400°F for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking or Frying
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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