Description
Crisp, cozy street bites filled with seasoned chicken, cheese, and spices, perfect for sharing at gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- salt to taste
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheese
- 18 corn tortillas
- vegetable oil (enough for frying or 1-2 tablespoons for baking and air frying)
- For serving: shredded lettuce, Mexican crema or sour cream, pico de gallo, guacamole, salsa
Instructions
- Mix the shredded chicken with chili powder, garlic powder, ground cumin, onion powder, and salt in a large bowl, adjusting seasoning to taste.
- Wrap the tortillas in a damp paper towel and heat them in the microwave for 1-2 minutes until warm and pliable, flipping halfway through.
- Place a spoonful of shredded chicken and cheese onto each tortilla. Roll tightly and secure the seams with toothpicks.
- For frying: Heat oil in a deep skillet or frying pan to 350°F. Fry taquitos in batches for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- For baking: Preheat oven to 425°F. Place taquitos on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush with oil and bake for 15-20 minutes until crispy.
- For air frying: Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Place taquitos seam side down in a single layer in the basket. Spray with cooking spray and air fry for 5 minutes, flip, spray again, and air fry for 2 more minutes.
- Remove toothpicks and serve with shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, Mexican crema, and guacamole.
Notes
Use any cooked shredded chicken, and your favorite shredded cheese for optimal flavor. Ensure tortillas are pliable before rolling to prevent cracking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying, Baking, Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 taquitos
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg