Description
These easy homemade chicken taquitos are perfect for happy gatherings, combining shredded chicken, cheese, and salsa rolled in crispy fried corn tortillas. Ready in just 30 minutes, they’re a delicious and crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup salsa
Taquito Wrappers
- 10 small corn tortillas
Frying
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola oil, enough for shallow frying)
Instructions
- Prepare Filling: In a bowl, thoroughly mix the cooked shredded chicken, shredded cheese, and salsa together until evenly combined, ensuring every bite is flavorful.
- Warm Tortillas: Heat tortillas individually in a dry skillet over medium heat until warm and pliable, about 20-30 seconds each side, which prevents cracking when rolling.
- Assemble Taquitos: Place a spoonful of the chicken mixture near one edge of each warmed tortilla, leaving room to roll. Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling to form a compact cylinder.
- Heat Oil: Pour enough oil into a skillet to cover about 1/2 inch of the pan and heat over medium heat until shimmering and hot, approximately 350°F (175°C).
- Fry Taquitos: Carefully place taquitos seam-side down in the hot oil. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Turn gently to avoid breaking the roll.
- Drain Excess Oil: Remove fried taquitos with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain excess oil for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve: Serve warm with your choice of dipping sauces such as guacamole, sour cream, or extra salsa for a festive and satisfying snack.
Notes
- Make sure tortillas are warmed properly to avoid cracking during rolling.
- Adjust frying time based on the thickness of the taquitos and oil temperature to ensure crispiness without burning.
- For a healthier option, consider baking taquitos instead of frying at 425°F for 15-20 minutes until crispy.
- Leftover taquitos can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated in an oven or air fryer for best texture.
- Use gloves or tongs to handle hot taquitos while frying to avoid burns.
