Chicken taquitos are quick to make and can be cooked by frying, baking or using an air fryer.
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chicken, taquitos
Ingredients
1tablespoonolive or canola oil
1small oniondiced
1large jalapenodiced (remove seeds and ribs if you want milder flavor)
6-8clovesgarlicminced
1.5poundschicken breastcooked and shredded
2tablespoonstaco seasoning
1packet sazon seasoning
salt and pepper to taste
1cupMonterrey Jack cheese
20-24small soft corn tortillas
2cupsvegetable/canola oilif frying
vegetable/canola sprayif air frying or baking
Instructions
In a saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the onion and jalapeno, stirring regularly, until they are both soft, about six to eight minutes.
Add the garlic and saute for another two minutes or until it slightly browns and becomes fragrant. Remove the pan from heat.
In a large bowl, combine the contents of the saute pan with the shredded chicken, seasonings and cheese, and stir to coat the chicken evenly.
To properly heat the tortillas and make them pliable, wrap the stack in a damp paper towel and microwave for about 30 seconds. Keep them covered with the damp towel while you work.
If you are frying, heat your oil in a deep pan over medium heat to about 350 degrees. If you are baking, preheat your oven to 400 degrees. If you are air frying, you'll set it to air fry at 400 degrees for about 8 minutes (you may have to experiment with the timing a bit).
To assemble the taquitos, place a spoonful of the chicken filling on the middle of each tortilla and then roll it up tightly, leaving the ends open. Secure it by placing a toothpick through the center of the taquito.
If frying or air frying, cook the taquitos in batches. If frying, fry them for about three minutes until they are golden brown. If air frying, mist the taquitos with cooking spray before frying them.
If baking, place the taquitos on a baking sheet and lightly spray them with cooking spray. Bake for 20 minutes, turning the taquitos halfway through.
Remove the toothpicks and serve hot taquitos with your favorite salsa and sour cream.