Ingredients
– 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
– 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
– 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
– 10 small corn tortillas
– Cooking oil for frying
Instructions
Creating your own Delicious Crispy Chicken Taquitos is straightforward. Just follow these simple steps to ensure success:
1. Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken with taco seasoning and shredded cheese until well combined.
2. Warm the Tortillas: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Lightly warm the corn tortillas, one at a time, for about 15 seconds on each side. This step makes them pliable and less likely to crack when rolling.
3. Fill the Tortillas: Place about two tablespoons of the chicken filling in the center of each tortilla. Roll them tightly, ensuring the filling stays tucked inside.
4. Secure the Taquitos: If desired, you can secure each taquito with a toothpick to hold them together during frying.
5. Heat the Oil: In a large frying pan, add enough cooking oil to cover the bottom of the pan (about 1/4 inch deep). Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
6. Fry the Taquitos: Working in batches, gently place the rolled taquitos seam-side down into the hot oil. Fry until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
7. Drain Excess Oil: Using tongs, remove the taquitos from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
8. Serve Warm: These taquitos are best enjoyed fresh out of the fryer while crispy.
These straightforward steps will guide you in creating delicious homemade taquitos that are sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 taquitos
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Fat: 14g
- Protein: 18g