Description
A delightful dish of crispy taquitos filled with tender chicken and spices, perfect for family gatherings or casual snacking.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- Cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Guacamole
- 1/4 cup salsa (mild or spicy)
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or oil
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) or prepare your air fryer.
- In a large bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, cilantro, garlic powder, salsa, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Spread a small amount of cream cheese on each tortilla.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture and a sprinkle of cheddar cheese, then roll tightly into a taquito shape.
- Place the taquitos seam-side down on a baking sheet. Spray with cooking spray or brush with oil.
- Bake in the oven for about 20-25 minutes or air fry for about 10-15 minutes, until golden and crispy.
- Serve with guacamole, sour cream, and additional salsa.
Notes
For best results, serve immediately after cooking while still hot and crispy. You can customize the filling with additional spices or cheese as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican