Crispy Chicken Taquitos
These crunchy chicken taquitos are filled with cheesy goodness and spices, perfect for weeknight dinners and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
- Sour cream, salsa, or guacamole for serving
Instructions
- Combine the shredded chicken, cheese, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
- Heat a dry skillet over medium heat and warm each tortilla for 15–20 seconds per side.
- Spoon about 2–3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla and roll tightly, securing with a toothpick if needed.
- Pour oil into a deep skillet and heat it over medium until ready for frying.
- Fry taquitos in batches, seam-side down first, for 3–4 minutes per side until golden.
- Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and let sit for a minute before serving.
Notes
For best crispness, reheat leftover taquitos in an oven or air fryer. You can also bake them instead of frying for a lighter option.
Find it online: https://www.mealbreeze.com/crunchy-chicken-taquitos/