Description
Crispy chicken taquitos filled with cheesy, savory chicken and fried to perfection, making a quick and satisfying snack or meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 small corn tortillas
- Oil for frying
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm the tortillas briefly to make them pliable and prevent cracking. Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken, cheese, salsa, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Place a small amount of the chicken mixture in each tortilla, roll them tightly, and secure with a toothpick if needed. Heat oil in the skillet and fry until golden and crispy, about 2–3 minutes on each side.
- Drain taquitos on paper towels to remove excess oil. Remove toothpicks and serve hot with dips like salsa or guacamole.
Notes
For best texture, serve taquitos hot and crisp with various dips. Recommended storage: refrigerate for up to 3-4 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg