Taquitos Recipe

This Taquitos Recipe can be made using shredded chicken or shredded beef for a crispy and insanely delicious easy dinner, snack or party appetizer. I’ll show you how to make these using the classic preparation method plus Air Fryer instructions are included!

Easy Chicken Taquitos Recipe

These homemade taquitos have to be one of our favorites to make and eat. This recipe demonstrates how to make them using rotisserie chicken for ease of preparation. You could also make them using leftover shredded pot roast to make kicked up shredded beef taquitos. How to make simple homemade Taquitos Recipe: (Scroll down for full printable recipe card.)

• Chicken Filling – In a medium bowl, mix together chicken, green chiles, seasoned salt, granulated garlic, cumin and lemon pepper until combined.
• Tortillas – Warm tortillas in the microwave for 20 seconds.
• Assemble – Lay tortillas on a flat surface and sprinkle each with 1/2 of the shredded cheese.
• Divide chicken mixture evenly between tortillas topping with reserved shredded cheese. Roll rightly ending seam side down. You can secure with toothpicks, if needed to seal the taquitos to stay closed. Remove toothpicks prior to eating.
• Deep Fry in Batches – (See Cook’s Note in the recipe card for Air Fryer Instructions) Heat 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a large 12 inch skillet over medium high heat. Fry taquitos for 2-3 minutes turning as needed until golden brown. Remove from the skillet using a slotted spoon or spatula to a paper towel lined baking sheet pan to drain.
• Serve- Serve immediately with salsa, guacamole, sour cream or crema or any of your favorite toppings.

How to Make the Best Taquitos Recipe

• Ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Chicken Taquitos: Corn tortillas, rotisserie chicken, green chiles, granulated garlic, seasoned salt, lemon pepper, cumin and shredded colby jack or pepper jack cheese. You’ll also need cilantro, salsa and sour cream for garnishing. You could also add chipotle peppers, chili powder or paprika to the mix for a smoky flavor.
• Kitchen tools you’ll need: One medium bowl, measuring cups and spoons, sheet pan, 12 inch skillet and slotted spoon to spatula.
• You can use any cooked chicken in this taquitos recipe. Roasted chicken, poached chicken, grilled chicken or you could adapt using the same amount of pot roast, ground beef or pulled pork.
• Taquitos are typically made with corn tortillas. You could use flour tortillas if that’s your preference. When doing so there’s no need to warm them in the microwave first.
• You can use taco seasoning in place of the seasonings used in the recipe, in a pinch. One tablespoon should work but taste and adjust to suit your fancy.
• To add more spice, use pepper jack cheese, monterey jack cheese in place of colby jack cheese or cheddar cheese for the filling.
• When frying the taquitos, being seam side down. This should seal the tortilla and prevent the taquito from separating.
• Use a spatula to carefully turn for even frying we don’t want them to come apart in the pan
• To save calories, you can use an oil mister or cooking spray and a grill pan to “fry” the taquitos.
• What to serve with Taquitos: Serve these with a side of rice, refried beans, salsa, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole, green onions, tomatoes and shredded lettuce.
• Storage and Leftovers: Store cooked Chicken Taquitos in an airtight container chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheat Crispy Taquitos in an air fryer or on a sheet pan in a 375°F oven until crisp. You can also reheat in single servings in the microwave.
• Can you freeze Taquitos? Yes, you can assemble them and freeze them for future meals. Place them onto a sheet pan and place them into the freezer to freeze separately. Package them in a plastic freezer bag and then thaw them just before frying.

How to Make Air Fryer Taquitos

• Preheat the air fryer to 350°F.
• Prepare and assemble the taquitos per the recipe.
• Spray on all sides with cooking spray or an oil mister.
• Arrange seam side down in the basket of the air fryer sprayed liberally with cooking spray. Leave space around each taquito to allow for air to circulate.
• Air fry for 4-5 minutes per side stopping to flip halfway through cooking. Spray any dry spots with cooking spray.
• Serve topped with your favorite taco condiments and fixings.

More Easy Chicken Recipes to Make

• Crockpot Pulled Chicken Tacos are a must make for easy weekday meals.
• Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs are packed with flavor.
• Make these Sheet Pan Chili Lime Chicken Fajitas in the oven.
• White Chicken Enchiladas are certain to become a family favorite.
• Make your own Chicken Burrito Bowls.
• This Grilled Chicken Sandwich recipe features a homemade marinade for a pop of flavor.
• Make your own Bourbon Chicken for a taste of New Orleans at home.
• Honey Chicken Drumsticks from Food Network.

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