Crispy Chicken Taquitos: Golden, Crunchy, and Full of Flavor
These Crispy Chicken Taquitos are golden, crunchy, and bursting with creamy, flavorful shredded chicken. Oven-baked or air-fried to perfection, they’re perfect as a snack, appetizer, or quick dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 taquitos
- Category: Snack, Appetizer
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1/4 cup salsa (mild or spicy)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- Cooking spray or oil (for brushing)
- Optional toppings: chopped cilantro, sour cream, guacamole, extra shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, shredded cheese, salsa, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix well.
- Warm tortillas in microwave ~20 seconds to make pliable.
- Spoon 2–3 tbsp of filling onto one side of each tortilla and roll tightly.
- Place taquitos seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Lightly brush with oil or cooking spray.
- Bake 15–20 minutes until golden and crispy. Broil 1–2 min at the end for extra crispiness.
- Serve warm with sour cream, guacamole, or your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Use corn tortillas for gluten-free option.
- For extra crispy taquitos, lightly broil at the end.
- Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat in oven for best texture.