Description
These Crispy Chicken Taquitos are a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican snack or appetizer. Filled with seasoned shredded chicken and gooey cheese, they are baked until golden and crispy, perfect for dipping in salsa or guacamole.
Ingredients
Scale
For the filling:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For assembling:
- 12 small corn or flour tortillas
- Oil spray or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cheeses, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the taquitos: If tortillas are stiff, microwave them wrapped in a damp paper towel for 30 seconds. Spoon chicken mixture onto each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Lightly spray or brush taquitos with oil. Bake for 15–20 minutes until crispy and golden.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.
Notes
- You can make these taquitos ahead and freeze them before baking.
- Using rotisserie chicken is a quick shortcut.
- For extra crispiness, air-fry the taquitos at 400°F for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
