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Chicken Taquitos
Chicken taquitos stuffed and rolled with shredded chicken and cheese, then baked or fried until crispy and golden brown. Ready in 30 minutes!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 18 taquitos
Calories: 126 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups cooked shredded chicken*
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- fine sea salt, as needed
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheese*
- 18 corn tortillas
- Vegetable oil, about 2 cups 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
- Toss together the shredded chicken, chili powder, garlic powder, ground cumin, onion powder, and salt in a large bowl. Taste and season with more salt if necessary.
- Wrap the tortillas in a damp paper towel and heat them in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, flipping the tortillas halfway through until all of them are warm and pliable.
- Put a spoonful of shredded chicken and cheese on each tortilla. Roll tightly and secure the seams with a toothpick. (See photo in blog post for example).
- To fry: Pour enough oil into the bottom of a deep skillet or frying pan so that the oil reaches halfway up the taquitos. Heat the oil over medium-high heat to 350°F. To test, drop a small piece of tortilla in the oil. If it sizzles, it's ready. Cooking in batches, add 3-4 taquitos and fry for about 1-2 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown. Transfer them to a large plate or baking sheet lined with paper towels to soak up any excess oil.
- To bake: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place the taquitos on a large baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Lightly brush or spray the tops with cooking oil, and bake for 15-20 minutes or until they're crispy and golden brown.
- To air fry: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Place the taquitos in a single layer in the basket seam side down. Spray the tops with cooking spray, air fry for 5 minutes, flip and spray again, then air fry for 2 more minutes. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining taquitos.
- Remove the toothpicks from the taquitos, and serve with shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, Mexican crema, and guacamole.
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Notes
- Chicken: Any cooked and shredded chicken will work. To save time, I like using a store-bought rotisserie chicken and shredding it at home, but you could also make your shredded chicken if you prefer.
- Cheese: Your favorite shredded cheese works great. I like using cheddar, pepper jack, Monterey jack, or Chihuahua for a more authentic taquito.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1baked taquito
Calories
126kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.003g
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
92mg
(4%)
Potassium
111mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
0.4g
(1%)
Vitamin A
204IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
0.02mg
(0%)
Calcium
73mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 18taquitos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 126
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1baked taquito | |
| Calories | 126kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 92mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 111mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 204IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.