Chicken Taquitos
Servings 8 servings
Calories 187kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped rotisserie chicken
- 1 4 oz can diced green chiles well drained
- 1 tsp seasoned salt
- 1 tsp granulated garlic
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp lemon pepper
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded colby jack or pepper jack cheese
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together chicken, green chiles, seasoned salt, granulated garlic, cumin and lemon pepper until combined.
- Warm tortillas in the microwave for 20 seconds.
- 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.
- Heat 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a large 12 inch skillet over medium high heat. Fry taquitos for 2-3 minutes turning for even browning. Remove from the skillet using a slotted spoon or spatula to a paper towel lined pan.
- Serve immediately with salsa, guacamole, sour cream or crema or any of your favorite toppings.
Notes
Air Fryer Taquitos:
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- 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 fixings.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 618mg | Potassium: 158mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 338IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 236mg | Iron: 1mg