Description
Delicious Crispy Chicken Taquitos are a crunchy and flavor-packed treat, perfect for parties or cozy nights in. Filled with seasoned shredded chicken, gooey cheese, and crispy tortillas, this easy recipe will impress family and friends while being a healthy choice for any mealtime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- 8 corn tortillas
- Oil for frying
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Guacamole, salsa, and sour cream for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cheese, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper to create your filling.
- Warm corn tortillas in a skillet or microwave, then place about 2 tablespoons of the filling on each tortilla and roll tightly.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat and fry the taquitos until golden brown, turning them occasionally.
- Remove from pan and place on a plate lined with paper towels. Serve hot with guacamole, salsa, and sour cream.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Reheat in the oven or air fryer to regain crispiness.
- Can be customized with different fillings like beef, beans, or veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg