Ingredients
– 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
– 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
– ½ cup salsa
– 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
– 12 small corn or flour tortillas
– Cooking oil (for frying)
– Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, fresh cilantro, chopped tomatoes
Instructions
Creating Delicious Crispy Chicken Taquitos is straightforward when you follow these easy steps:
1. Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken, cheese, salsa, and taco seasoning until well combined.
2. Heat Tortillas: Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side to make them pliable.
3. Fill the Tortillas: Place about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture on each tortilla. Roll them tightly from one end to the other.
4. Secure the Taquitos: Using toothpicks, secure the ends of each rolled tortilla to hold their shape during frying.
5. Heat the Oil: In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat about 1 inch of cooking oil over medium-high heat.
6. Fry the Taquitos: Fry the taquitos in batches, about 3-4 at a time. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
7. Drain Excess Oil: Once cooked, transfer the taquitos to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
8. Remove Toothpicks: Carefully remove the toothpicks from the taquitos after they have cooled slightly.
These simple steps will guide you through the process of making these incredibly tasty taquitos.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 taquitos
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 12g