Description
Crispy rolled tacos filled with seasoned meat and cheese, perfect for a quick snack or party appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Mix chicken, cheese, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder in a bowl.
- Heat tortillas briefly to make them pliable.
- Place 2 tbsp of filling on each tortilla and roll tightly.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Fry taquitos until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
Notes
- Use toothpicks to hold taquitos together before frying.
- Serve with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
- Bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
