Description
Crispy Baked Chicken Taquitos are a delightful and healthier twist on the classic Mexican street food. These taquitos are filled with a flavorful blend of shredded chicken and spices, rolled in corn tortillas, and baked to golden, crispy perfection without the need for frying. Ideal as a snack or appetizer, they pair wonderfully with guacamole, salsa, or sour cream for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp salt
Assembly
- 16 small corn tortillas
- Cooking spray (for spraying the taquitos)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with a cooling rack or parchment paper to ensure even cooking and easy cleanup, then set it aside.
- Prepare Filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken with chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, and salt. Stir thoroughly until the spices are evenly incorporated into the chicken.
- Warm Tortillas: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook each corn tortilla for 30 to 45 seconds on each side, just until heated and pliable. Then, place them in a zip-close plastic bag to steam and soften further, making them easier to roll without cracking.
- Fill and Roll: Lay out each softened tortilla and place about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture in a line along the center. Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling, placing each rolled taquito seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet or rack. Leave space between each to allow for crisping.
- Spray and Bake: Lightly spritz all sides of the rolled taquitos with cooking spray to achieve a crispy texture. Bake in the preheated oven for 18 minutes, then carefully flip each taquito and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crisp.
- Serve: Remove the taquitos from the oven and serve hot with your favorite dips such as guacamole, salsa, or sour cream. Enjoy your crispy, flavorful baked chicken taquitos!
Notes
- Use warm tortillas as they are easier to roll without breaking or cracking.
- For extra crispiness, placing the taquitos on a cooling rack over the baking sheet allows air to circulate around them.
- You can substitute chicken with turkey or a plant-based protein for variation.
- To make ahead, assemble the taquitos and freeze them; bake straight from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
- Adjust seasoning to taste; add a pinch of cayenne for extra heat if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: chicken taquitos, baked taquitos, crispy taquitos, Mexican appetizer, healthy taquitos, baked chicken snack
