Chicken Taquitos

Chicken Taquitos

from insanelygoodrecipes.com
45 min
12 servings

These cheesy chicken taquitos are the ultimate crowd-pleaser! With three kinds of cheese and crispy tortillas, everyone will gobble them up.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup salsa or enchilada sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
  • 12 small corn tortillas (or flour tortillas, if preferred)
  • oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
  • toothpicks (optional, for securing the taquitos)
  • sour cream
  • guacamole
  • salsa
  • chopped cilantro

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, salsa (or enchilada sauce), and all the seasonings. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined. Add cilantro if using.

  2. 2

    Heat the tortillas in the microwave for 20–30 seconds, wrapped in a damp paper towel. (This will make them pliable and prevent cracking while rolling.)

  3. 3

    Place about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture along the bottom third of a tortilla. Roll it tightly and secure it with a toothpick if needed. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.

  4. 4

    To Fry. Heat about 1 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Carefully place the rolled taquitos seam-side down into the oil. Add only a few at a time, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 2–3 minutes per side or until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  5. 5

    To Bake. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Place rolled taquitos seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spray or brush lightly with oil. Bake for 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.

  6. 6

    To Air Fry. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 3–5 minutes. Lightly spray or brush the rolled taquitos with oil. Place seam-side down in the air fryer basket, ensuring they don’t overlap for even cooking. Cook for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.

  7. 7

    Serve hot with sour cream, guacamole, salsa, or your favorite dipping sauces. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.