Description
Crispy Mexican chicken taquitos deliver a flavor-packed punch of simplicity and zest. Quick rolling technique and minimal ingredients make these taquitos perfect for hungry families seeking a delicious and satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ½ cup cooked chicken
- 12 flour or corn tortillas
- 4 oz (113 grams) whipped cream cheese
- 4.5 oz (127 grams) can green chilis
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 oz (28 grams) packet taco seasoning
Serving and Garnish:
- Salsa or pico de gallo
- Lettuce
- Sour cream
- Cheddar cheese
- Hot sauce
Instructions
- Shred the drained chicken thoroughly in a spacious mixing vessel to ensure even distribution of ingredients.
- Incorporate taco seasoning, softened cream cheese, and diced green chilis into the chicken, blending meticulously until a uniform, creamy filling emerges.
- Warm tortillas slightly to enhance pliability, making them easier to roll without cracking.
- Distribute the chicken mixture evenly across each tortilla, leaving a small margin at the edges to prevent spillage during cooking.
- Carefully roll each tortilla tightly, tucking in sides to create compact cylindrical shapes.
- Position the rolled taquitos seam-side down in an air fryer basket or on a lined baking sheet to prevent unraveling.
- Heat the oven or air fryer to 400°F, ensuring precise temperature for optimal crispiness.
- Cook the taquitos for 6-9 minutes, rotating halfway through to achieve an even, golden-brown exterior and ensure the center is thoroughly heated.
- Remove from heat and let rest momentarily to set the crispy texture.
- Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with preferred toppings like salsa, sour cream, or chopped cilantro for added flavor and visual appeal.
Notes
- Swap corn or flour tortillas based on your dietary preferences or texture cravings.
- Ensure chicken is thoroughly shredded for smooth, even distribution of filling.
- Secure rolled taquitos with toothpicks to prevent unraveling during cooking.
- Pat chicken dry before mixing to prevent soggy taquitos.
- Serve immediately for maximum crispiness and optimal taste experience.
- Customize with favorite toppings like salsa, sour cream, or guacamole for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg