Crispy Chicken Taquitos(Baked or Air Fried)

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4.6

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    12 taquitos

  • Calories

    220 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Crispy Chicken Taquitos(Baked or Air Fried)

Crispy chicken taquitos filled with a creamy spicy chicken mixture and baked or cooked in the air fryer to perfection in under 30 minutes!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 teaspoon EACH chili powder garlic powder, cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese or Mexican blend, cheddar, or your favorite melting cheese
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened or at room temp
  • ½ cup Salsa of choice
  • 12 small corn or flour tortillas
  • Oil or cooking spray
  • Sour-cream, Guacamole or avocado, tomato, cilantro, lime for topping optional
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Instructions

  1. Combine Shredded chicken, spices, and cheeses in a large bowl.
  2. Lay the tortillas on a flat surface and divide the chicken and cheese mixture among the 12 tortillas. Roll up each tortilla tightly. Spray all sides or taquitos with cooking spray or brush with a light layer or oil.
  3. To Bake: Pre-heat oven to 400Place taquitos on a sheet pan in a single layer and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the outside is super crispy.
  4. To Air Fry: Place taquitos in the air fryer in a single layer without overcrowding. Air fry at 400F for 12-15 minutes or until crispy. Open the air fryer after 12 minutes to check on them to avoid burning.
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Nutrition Information

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Serving 1Taquito Calories 220kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 45mg (15%) Sodium 392mg (16%) Potassium 181mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 315IU (6%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 119mg (12%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12taquitos

Amount Per Serving

Calories 220 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Taquito
Calories 220kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 392mg 16%
Potassium 181mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 315IU 6%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 119mg 12%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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