Irresistible Crispy Chicken Taquitos Ready in 30 Minutes
Crispy chicken taquitos are a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican dish, perfect for game day snacks or a quick dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 corn tortillas (or small flour tortillas)
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
- 1/4 cup diced onion (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Oil, for frying
- For serving: salsa verde + red sauce (or enchilada sauce)
Instructions
- Make the filling: In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, cheese, onion, cilantro, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, and salt.
- Warm tortillas: Heat tortillas (microwave 20–30 seconds wrapped in a damp paper towel) until pliable.
- Roll taquitos: Add 2–3 tablespoons filling to each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down. Secure with a toothpick if needed.
- Fry until crispy: Heat 1/2 inch oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry taquitos in batches, turning, for 2–3 minutes per side until deep golden and crisp.
- Drain: Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate.
- Serve: Serve hot with salsa verde and red dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use leftover rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
- For extra crispiness, air-fry taquitos at 400°F for 8–10 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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