Crispy Chicken Taquitos: Easy, Flavorful Treats for All
These crispy chicken taquitos are the perfect treat for any occasion, offering a burst of flavor in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 10 taquitos 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 10 small flour tortillas
- 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, cheese, salsa, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Warm the tortillas slightly to make them pliable.
- Spoon a portion of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla and roll them tightly.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry the taquitos until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add jalapeños to the chicken mixture.
- Serve with sour cream and guacamole.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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