Description
Crispy Chicken Taquitos are deliciously crunchy rolled tortillas filled with a creamy and flavorful chicken mixture. Perfectly seasoned with garlic, cumin, and chili powder, these taquitos are fried to golden perfection and served with your favorite toppings like salsa, guacamole, and sour cream for a satisfying appetizer or meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Taquitos
- 10 small flour tortillas
- Vegetable oil for frying
Optional Toppings
- Salsa
- Guacamole
- Sour cream
- Chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and sour cream. Mix thoroughly until smooth and uniform.
- Season the mixture: Add garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the filling. Stir well to evenly incorporate all the spices.
- Assemble the taquitos: Lay a tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto the lower third of the tortilla.
- Roll the taquitos: Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling to form a compact roll. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Heat the oil: Pour about 1 inch of vegetable oil into a large skillet and heat over medium-high until hot but not smoking.
- Fry the taquitos: Carefully place a few taquitos seam-side down in the hot oil. Fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they turn golden brown and crispy.
- Drain excess oil: Remove the fried taquitos from the skillet and place them on paper towels to drain any excess oil.
- Serve: Serve the crispy chicken taquitos warm with optional toppings such as salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and chopped cilantro.
Notes
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying to avoid soggy taquitos.
- You can substitute shredded chicken with shredded beef or turkey if preferred.
- Softened cream cheese blends better with the other ingredients for a smooth filling.
- Adjust seasoning to taste for desired spice level.
- For a healthier version, consider baking the taquitos at 425°F (220°C) for 15-20 minutes until crispy, flipping halfway through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
