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Crispy Chicken Taquitos

Crispy Chicken Taquitos
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Crispy Chicken Taquitos are quick and easy to prepare, delivering perfectly crunchy and flavorful bites. Tender shredded chicken is mixed with cheese and spices, then wrapped in small flour tortillas and cooked until golden and crunchy. Ideal as a weeknight dinner or impressive snack, these taquitos are customizable, kid-friendly, and feature a minimal cleanup process.

Ingredients

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Filling

  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie or cooked breast)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Assembly

  • 12 small flour tortillas
  • Vegetable or olive oil (for frying or brushing before baking)

To Serve

  • Sour cream
  • Salsa
  • Optional garnishes: diced avocado, chopped cilantro, crumbled queso fresco, lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken Filling: Shred cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with shredded cheese, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined, ensuring bold flavor and creamy texture.
  2. Warm the Tortillas: Warm the small flour tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat or in the microwave for about 20 seconds to make them pliable and prevent cracking during rolling.
  3. Roll the Taquitos: Place approximately two tablespoons of the chicken filling near one edge of each warm tortilla. Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling to form a snug cylinder. Secure each roll with a toothpick if necessary to prevent unraveling while cooking.
  4. Cook to Crispy Perfection: Heat a thin layer of vegetable or olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place the taquitos seam-side down first and fry until golden and crisp on all sides, about 2–3 minutes per side. Alternatively, preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C), place the taquitos seam-side down on a greased baking sheet, lightly brush or spray with oil, and bake for 15–20 minutes, turning once halfway through.
  5. Serve Hot and Enjoy: Remove the taquitos from the oil or oven and place on paper towels if fried to drain excess oil. Serve immediately with sour cream, salsa, and optional garnishes for maximum flavor.

Notes

  • Don’t overfill the tortillas to avoid bursting during cooking.
  • Keep tortillas warm to make rolling easier and prevent cracking.
  • For extra crunch, briefly broil the taquitos after baking or frying.
  • Maintain medium-high oil temperature to ensure crispness without absorbing too much oil.
  • Use toothpicks to secure rolls when cooking to keep filling inside.

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