Crispy Chicken Taquitos: Easy Recipe for Flavorful Homemade Delights
Learn how to make delicious and crispy chicken taquitos in your own kitchen with this easy recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 taquitos
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 12 corn tortillas
- oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, cheese, onions, salsa, cumin, garlic powder, and salt.
- Heat corn tortillas in a pan until soft.
- Place a spoonful of the mixture onto each tortilla and roll tightly.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry the taquitos until golden brown and crispy, about 3-5 minutes on each side.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with additional salsa or sour cream.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding jalapeños to the filling.
- You can bake the taquitos instead of frying for a healthier option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg