Crispy Chicken Taquitos: Easy & Delicious Snack Idea!
Crispy Chicken Taquitos are a delightful snack filled with tender, seasoned chicken and fried to perfection for an irresistible crunch. Perfect for parties or family gatherings, these taquitos are customizable and sure to please everyone.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 10–12 corn tortillas
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, shredded cheese, cream cheese, taco seasoning, chopped cilantro, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm the corn tortillas for about 20-30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- Place about 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken filling on the lower third of each tortilla. Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling, tucking in the sides as you go.
- In the same skillet, add enough vegetable oil to cover the bottom, about 1/2 inch deep. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Carefully place the taquitos seam-side down in the hot oil, frying in batches for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Once crispy, remove the taquitos from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Warm the tortillas before filling to prevent cracking. You can use dairy-free cheese for a dairy-free version or add black beans for extra protein.