Description
Crispy Chicken Taquitos are a quick and delicious Mexican-inspired snack featuring tender shredded chicken, melted cheese, and flavorful seasonings wrapped in small crispy tortillas. Ready in under 30 minutes, these taquitos can be baked or fried to golden perfection and make a perfect appetizer, party snack, or family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup salsa or diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, pepper jack, or your choice)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Taquitos
- 10 small corn or flour tortillas (preferably snack-size)
- 2 tablespoons oil or cooking spray (for coating)
Optional Garnishes
- Fresh cilantro sprigs
- Lime wedges
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken, salsa or diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder. Mix well to evenly distribute all flavors throughout the filling.
- Warm the Tortillas: Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for about 20 seconds to soften them, making them easier to roll without cracking.
- Roll the Taquitos: Spoon approximately 2 tablespoons of the chicken filling onto one end of each warmed tortilla. Roll tightly and place seam-side down on a baking sheet or tray to secure the rolls.
- Cook Until Crispy: Option 1: Brush or spray taquitos lightly with oil and bake in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway through until golden and crispy. Option 2: Deep-fry the taquitos in hot oil for 2-3 minutes until evenly browned, then drain on paper towels.
- Serve and Enjoy: Allow the taquitos to rest briefly to cool. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces such as guacamole, sour cream, or salsa.
Notes
- Don’t overfill to prevent tortillas from tearing or unrolling.
- Using smaller, snack-size tortillas results in better crispiness.
- Brush oil evenly for consistent browning when baking.
- Let taquitos cool slightly to set the crispy shell before serving.
- Preheat your oven or oil to ensure a quick, crispy exterior.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: crispy chicken taquitos, Mexican taquitos, baked taquitos, quick chicken snack, cheesy taquitos, gluten free taquitos
