Description
Crispy Chicken Taquitos are a delightful snack that combines savory, shredded chicken with a crunchy tortilla shell. Perfect for game nights or family dinners, these taquitos are sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 10–12 corn or flour tortillas
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, shredded cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix until the ingredients are well incorporated.
- To prevent the tortillas from cracking, warm them slightly in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side or wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave them for 20-30 seconds.
- Take a warm tortilla and place about 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken filling in the center. Roll it tightly, tucking in the sides as you go.
- In a frying pan, add enough vegetable oil to cover the bottom by about 1/4 inch. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully place the filled taquitos seam-side down into the hot oil. Fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Once cooked, remove the taquitos from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: For a dairy-free option, use dairy-free cream cheese. You can also add diced jalapeños or cayenne pepper for a spicy kick, or incorporate diced bell peppers or spinach into the filling for added nutrition.