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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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 12 taquitos
Calories: 220 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Combine Shredded chicken, spices, and cheeses in a large bowl.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
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
% 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.