Description
Delightful Crispy Chicken Taquitos featuring savory chicken, creamy cheese, and aromatic spices wrapped in a crispy tortilla, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 small corn tortillas
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or pepper jack)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil spray for baking or air frying
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or set your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, shredded cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix until creamy.
- Warm the tortillas in the microwave for about 30 seconds.
- Place a spoonful of the chicken mixture at one edge of each tortilla and roll tightly.
- Lightly spray the taquitos with oil.
- Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes or air fry for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
Add chopped jalapeños or bell peppers for extra flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container, or freeze unbaked taquitos for later.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg