Description
Crispy, golden taquitos stuffed with creamy, flavorful chicken filling—perfect for dinner or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 4 oz softened cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1 can (4 oz) green chiles
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 medium-sized flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups shredded chicken, 4 oz softened cream cheese, 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend, 1 can (4 oz) green chiles, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp chili powder, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix the ingredients thoroughly until the filling is smooth and evenly combined.
- Lay out 8 medium-sized flour tortillas. Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the filling onto the lower third of each tortilla.
- Roll each tortilla tightly into a taquito shape, making sure the filling stays sealed inside.
- Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, place the taquitos seam-side down in the skillet.
- Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, until the taquitos are golden and crispy. Remove and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- For baked taquitos, preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place the rolled taquitos on a baking sheet and lightly spray with cooking oil. Bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crisp.
- For air-fried taquitos, preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Place the taquitos in a single layer and air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Serve warm with your favorite dips like sour cream, guacamole, or salsa!
Notes
[‘Prevent soggy taquitos by ensuring the filling is not too wet.’, ‘Place the seam-side down when frying or baking to keep them tightly rolled.’, ‘Heat the oil to about 350°F (175°C) for frying.’, ‘Fry in batches to ensure even cooking and crispiness.’, ‘Microwave tortillas for 10-15 seconds to soften them for rolling.’]
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 12
Keywords: taquitos, chicken taquitos, cream cheese taquitos, Mexican food, easy dinner, quick recipe