Crispy Chicken Taquitos: Easy Recipe for a Flavorful Family Treat
A fun and easy recipe for crispy chicken taquitos that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 5 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 10 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken, cheese, chili powder, and cumin.
- Warm the tortillas in a pan to make them pliable.
- Place about 2 tablespoons of the filling on each tortilla, roll them tightly, and secure with toothpicks if necessary.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the taquitos until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Drain on paper towels and serve with your favorite dips.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add diced onions or jalapeños to the chicken mixture.
- Make sure not to overfill the tortillas to avoid bursting while frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg