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Crispy Chicken Taquitos

Crispy Chicken Taquitos

Delicious Crispy Chicken Taquitos filled with tender chicken and melty cheese, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 4 taquitos
Course: Snacks & Appetizers
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Monterey Jack
For the Tortillas
  • 10 pieces corn tortillas
Optional Toppings
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup salsa
  • ½ cup guacamole

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • air fryer
  • deep pan

Method
 

Steps
  1. Combine ingredients. In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken and cheese, stirring well to create a hearty filling that’s oozing with flavor.
  2. Warm tortillas. Heat the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 20-30 seconds on each side to soften them.
  3. Fill tortillas. Place a generous spoonful of the chicken filling on each tortilla and roll them tightly.
  4. Choose cooking method. Decide whether you’d like to bake, fry, or air-fry your taquitos. Preheat oven to 375°F for baking or 400°F for air-frying.
  5. Cook taquitos. For baking: Arrange rolled taquitos on a baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown. For air-frying: Lightly coat with oil and cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway. For frying: Heat oil and fry for 3-4 minutes on each side until crispy.
  6. Optional: Serve with your favorite toppings like salsa or guacamole.

Nutrition

Serving: 2taquitosCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Ensure to heat the tortillas before rolling to prevent cracking. Avoid overstuffing to maintain the integrity of the taquitos.

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