Chicken taquitos are a delicious Mexican dish made by rolling seasoned shredded chicken inside small corn tortillas, then fried or baked until crispy. They’re crunchy, flavorful, and great as a snack, appetizer, or full meal.
Here’s a clear, easy breakdown — plus an optional recipe if you want it.
🌮 What Chicken Taquitos Are
- Small rolled tacos filled with chicken.
- Traditionally made with corn tortillas, not flour.
- Usually fried for maximum crispiness, but baking or air-frying works too.
- Often served with salsa, guacamole, sour cream, or queso.
🥄 Typical Ingredients
- Shredded cooked chicken
- Corn tortillas
- Taco seasoning or spices
- Onion & garlic (optional)
- Cheese (optional but delicious)
- Oil for frying or brushing
- Toppings: salsa, guac, crema, cilantro
🍳 Basic Chicken Taquitos Recipe (Easy & Authentic)
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup salsa or 2 tbsp tomato sauce
- 12 corn tortillas
- Oil (for frying or brushing)
Instructions
- Make the filling:
Mix shredded chicken with seasonings and salsa until moist. - Warm the tortillas:
Warm corn tortillas so they don’t crack — microwave 20–30 seconds wrapped in a towel, or briefly heat in a skillet. - Roll the taquitos:
Add 1–2 tablespoons of chicken to each tortilla and roll tightly. - Cook:
- Fry: Heat oil and fry seam-side down until golden and crispy.
- Bake: Brush with oil, bake at 425°F (220°C) for 12–15 min.
- Air-fry: 400°F (200°C) for 8–10 min.
- Serve:
With salsa, sour cream, guacamole, lime, and cilantro.
🌶 Variations
- Cheesy Taquitos: Add shredded cheese to the filling.
- Creamy Taquitos: Add cream cheese or sour cream to the chicken mix.
- Spicy Taquitos: Add diced jalapeños or chipotle in adobo.
- Healthy Version: Bake or air-fry instead of deep frying.
If you’d like, I can give you:
✅ crispy restaurant-style taquitos
✅ creamy cheesy taquitos
✅ healthy air-fryer taquitos
— just tell me which version you want!
