Crispy Chicken Taquitos: Easy Homemade Perfection for Everyone
Make delicious crispy chicken taquitos at home with this easy recipe that’s perfect for everyone.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 8 small corn tortillas
- oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cheese, onions, garlic powder, and cumin.
- Heat the tortillas on a skillet until warm and pliable.
- Place a few spoonfuls of the chicken mixture on each tortilla.
- Tightly roll up each tortilla and secure with a toothpick if necessary.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat, then fry the taquitos until golden and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add some chopped cilantro to the filling.
- These taquitos are great for freezing; just make sure to cook them straight from frozen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Crispy Chicken Taquitos, Homemade Taquitos, Chicken Recipes