Description
Crispy Chicken Taquitos are a delicious and savory Mexican-inspired snack or appetizer featuring shredded chicken blended with cheeses and spices, rolled in small flour tortillas, and fried to golden perfection. These flavorful taquitos offer a satisfying crunch and creamy filling, perfect for serving with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
Ingredients
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Filling Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Assembly and Cooking
- 10 small flour tortillas
- Vegetable oil for frying
Optional Toppings
- Salsa
- Guacamole
- Sour cream
- Chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, shredded cheddar cheese, softened cream cheese, and sour cream. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated into a creamy mixture.
- Season the Filling: Add garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the chicken mixture. Stir carefully to ensure even distribution of the spices throughout the filling.
- Prepare Tortillas: Lay a small flour tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the prepared chicken filling onto the lower third of the tortilla, spreading it evenly.
- Roll Taquitos: Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling starting from the filled end, securing the filling inside. Repeat this process for all tortillas and filling until none remains.
- Heat Oil: Pour about 1 inch of vegetable oil into a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat until shimmering and hot but not smoking.
- Fry Taquitos: Carefully place a few rolled taquitos seam-side down into the hot oil. Fry for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy, turning gently to cook evenly on all sides.
- Drain Excess Oil: Remove the fried taquitos from the skillet using tongs and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil. Repeat frying with remaining taquitos.
- Serve: Serve the crispy chicken taquitos warm with your choice of optional toppings such as salsa, guacamole, additional sour cream, or chopped cilantro.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to blend smoothly into the filling.
- Use small flour tortillas for perfect rolling and frying.
- Be careful when frying to avoid oil splatters—use a skillet with high sides if possible.
- You can bake taquitos in the oven at 425°F (220°C) for 15-20 minutes as a healthier alternative to frying.
- Leftover filling can be refrigerated for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
