Crispy Chicken Taquitos: Easy, Flavorful Snack for Everyone
Delicious and easy to make, Crispy Chicken Taquitos are the perfect snack for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 taquitos 1x
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 12 small corn tortillas
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, cheese, salsa, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Place a small amount of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla, roll them tightly, and secure with a toothpick.
- Fry the taquitos in hot oil until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with additional salsa if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add diced onions and jalapeños to the chicken mixture.
- These can be baked in the oven at 400°F for a healthier option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Crispy Chicken Taquitos