Description
Crispy chicken taquitos filled with creamy, cheesy shredded chicken, rolled in flour or corn tortillas, and fried, baked, or air fried until perfectly golden and crunchy.
Ingredients
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2 cups cooked shredded chicken
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4 oz cream cheese (softened) or ½ cup sour cream
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1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or pepper jack)
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1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies (optional)
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½ tsp cumin
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp onion powder
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¼ tsp smoked paprika
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Salt and pepper to taste
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10–12 small flour or corn tortillas
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Oil (for frying or brushing)
Instructions
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In a bowl, mix chicken, cream cheese, shredded cheese, chilies, and spices until well combined.
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Warm tortillas to make them pliable.
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Spoon 2–3 tbsp filling onto each tortilla and roll tightly.
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To fry: Heat ½ inch oil in skillet and fry seam-side down until golden, 2–3 mins per side.
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To bake: Brush with oil and bake at 425°F for 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway.
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To air fry: Cook at 400°F for 7–9 minutes, turning once.
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Serve hot with salsa, guacamole, or crema.
Notes
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Use toothpicks for corn tortillas to keep them closed during frying.
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Freeze assembled taquitos for future use.
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Spice it up with jalapeños or chipotle in adobo.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mexican-American Fusion
Nutrition
- Calories: ~160 per taquito