5.0 from 6 votes
Baked or Fried Taquitos
Crispy taquitos are so easy to make, filled with savory meat, and have the most satisfying crispy exterior. Choose your preferred cooking method with oven, deep frying, and air fryer instructions!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 20 Taquitos
Calories: 64 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded chicken, beef or pork
- 1/4 cup onion finely chopped
- 1 (5 ounce can) diced green chiles finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 20 corn tortillas
- oil for frying
Instructions
Oven Method:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large bowl combine cooked meat, green chiles, diced onion, cheddar cheese, cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder together. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Warm the corn tortillas by wrapping them in a towel and placing them in the microwave for 30-45 seconds.
- Spoon about 1 1/2-2 tablespoons of the mixture into a line on the tortilla and tightly roll it up. Place fold side down onto a baking sheet, or use a toothpick to ensure it won't unroll.
- Lightly spritz or baste with cooking oil and bake for 15-20 minutes. Let cool for 1-2 minutes and enjoy!
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Deep Fry Method:
- Pour about 3 inches of oil into a skillet and heat over medium heat.
- In a large bowl combine cooked meat, green chiles, diced onion, cheddar cheese, cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder together. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Warm the corn tortillas by wrapping them in a towel and placing them in the microwave for 30-45 seconds.
- Spoon about 1 1/2-2 tablespoons of the mixture into a line on the tortilla and tightly roll it up. Place fold side down onto a baking sheet, or use a toothpick to ensure it won't unroll.
- Deep fry in oil that is 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 3-4 minutes or until the exterior is more golden in color.
- Remove and set on paper towel lined plate to drain off excess oil. Let cool 1-2 minutes and enjoy!
Notes
- To make your taquitos in the air fryer, the instructions are largely the same. You just need to preheat air fryer at 375-380 degrees Fahrenheit before you prep your taquitos, and when ready to air fry, lightly spritz or baste with oil and air fry at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 6-8 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
64kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
22mg
(1%)
Potassium
56mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
31IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20Taquitos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 64
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 64kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 22mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 56mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 31IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.