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.
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.
