Chicken Taquitos

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine American, Mexican Inspired, Southern

Keyword easy-chicken-taquitos-recipe, taquitos-recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 187kcal

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 in batches 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.

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 fixings.
How to Seal Taquitos:
You can secure taquitos with toothpicks, if needed to seal the taquitos to stay closed. Remove the toothpicks prior to eating.
You can also use a small amount of water to wet the seam to help secure it.