Crispy Chicken Taquitos

When I pull these crispy chicken taquitos out of the oven, the first thing I notice is that golden, blistered tortilla. They are tightly rolled, perfectly crisp on the outside, and packed with a creamy, cheesy chicken filling inside. You can see the shredded chicken and bits of red pepper peeking through the ends, with melted cheddar stretching slightly as you break one open.

The top has just enough melted cheese to give it that baked, comfort food look, and the sprinkle of fresh cilantro adds that pop of color and freshness. When I pick one up, it feels light but sturdy, crisp but not dry. The filling is creamy from the sour cream, flavorful from the salsa and spices, and perfectly balanced with garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika.

They look like something you would order at a restaurant, but they are simple enough to make at home any night of the week.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

You’ll love this recipe because it checks every box.

• It’s crispy.
• It’s creamy.
• It’s cheesy.
• It’s packed with flavor.

It’s also flexible. You can bake them or air fry them. Use rotisserie chicken to save time. Serve them as an appetizer, snack, or full meal. They freeze well and reheat beautifully. And most importantly, they taste like something you spent way more time making than you actually did.

Crispy Chicken Taquitos

These Crispy Chicken Taquitos are filled with shredded chicken, sour cream, cheese, salsa, and warm spices, then baked or air fried until golden and crunchy. They are creamy inside, crispy outside, and perfect for game day, parties, or an easy weeknight dinner.

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Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings 6

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
• 6 oz sour cream softened
• 1 ¼ cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
• 1 cup salsa
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 8 small flour or corn tortillas

Instructions

 

• In a large bowl, combine: shredded chicken, sour cream, shredded cheese, salsa, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt and black pepper
• Mix until everything is evenly combined and creamy.
• Warm tortillas in the microwave for about 20 seconds or heat briefly in a skillet until soft and pliable. This step prevents cracking when rolling.
• Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of filling to one side of each tortilla.
• Roll tightly into a cigar shape.
• Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the tortillas are crispy and golden brown.
• For extra crispiness, broil on high for 1 to 2 minutes at the end.

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Recipe Tips

Warm your tortillas before rolling. This prevents cracking and helps you roll them tightly so they stay sealed while baking. If using corn tortillas, wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave for 20 to 30 seconds to make them pliable.

For extra crispiness, lightly brush oil instead of spraying. It gives a more even golden finish.

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