Crispy Chicken Taquitos
Delightful crispy chicken taquitos filled with shredded chicken, cheese, and spices, perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup refried beans
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 10–12 small corn or flour tortillas
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Combine the shredded chicken, cheese, refried beans, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix well.
- Heat tortillas in a dry skillet until soft to prevent cracking.
- Place about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture on one end of each tortilla and roll tightly.
- Secure with a toothpick if necessary.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat until hot.
- Fry taquitos until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels and serve with salsa or dipping sauce.
Notes
Warm tortillas before filling to prevent tearing. Experiment with different fillings and baking methods according to preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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