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Crunchy beef and cheese taquitos served on a white plate garnished with shredded lettuce and topped with sour cream and salsa.

Chicken Taquitos

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 18 servings
Calories 129 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Fine sea salt to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
  • 18 corn tortillas
  • Vegetable oil for frying or baking

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken with chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, onion powder, and salt to taste until well combined.
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  • Wrap the tortillas in a damp cloth and microwave for about 1 minute or until they are warm and flexible.
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  • Spoon the chicken mixture and cheese onto each tortilla, roll them up tightly, and secure with a toothpick.
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  • For frying: Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F and fry the taquitos in batches until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
  • For baking: Preheat the oven to 425°F, place taquitos on a baking sheet, brush with oil, and bake for 15-20 minutes until crispy.
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  • For air frying: Preheat air fryer to 400°F, place taquitos in the basket, spray with oil, and air fry for 7 minutes, flipping halfway through.
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  • Serve the taquitos with your choice of toppings such as shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole.
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Nutrition

Calories: 129kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 9gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 95mgFiber: 2g
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