Fried Chicken Taquitos Recipe
These fried chicken taquitos are quick and easy to make and loaded with your favorite Mexican flavors. The perfect appetizer to serve to friends and family.
Servings: 5 people
Ingredients
- 8 oz. cream cheese softened
- 2 cups Pepper Jack shredded cheese Mexican blend, or sharp cheddar also works
- 1 10 oz. can Rotel-Style tomatoes drained
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
- juice of ½ lime
- 3 cups cooked chicken rotisserie works well, shredded or small cubes
- kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 20 6-inch corn tortillas
- canola or peanut oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, shredded cheese, tomatoes, cumin, cayenne pepper, and lime juice. Fold in chicken and season with salt & black pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.8 oz. cream cheese, 2 cups Pepper Jack shredded cheese, 1 10 oz. can Rotel-Style tomatoes, ½ tsp ground cumin, ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper, juice of ½ lime, kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, 3 cups cooked chicken
- Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with foil and insert a metal rack; set near the stove.
- Heat ½-inch oil in a Dutch oven or deep skillet to 325°F-350°F.canola or peanut oil
- When the oil is almost ready, place 6 tortillas on a microwave-safe plate and cover with a clean, damp cloth. Microwave 30 seconds on HIGH, flip the stack of tortillas over, cover with the damp cloth and microwave an additional 30 seconds.20 6-inch corn tortillas
- Remove 1 tortilla (keep the remaining tortillas covered). Set the tortilla on a flat surface and place 2 tablespoons chicken/cheese filling mixture 1-inch from one edge of the tortilla. Form the filling into a tube-shape and, beginning at the edge closest to the filling, tightly roll up the tortilla.
- When the oil is ready, use tongs to set the tortilla, seam-side down, in the oil. Hold the taquito at the seam to keep the tortilla from opening up until the tortilla stays closed. Cook until golden brown on the bottom side, then flip the taquito over to fry the other side. Transfer to the prepared metal rack. Repeat the process with the remaining 5 warm tortillas.
- After the first six taquitos have been made, repeat the process of warming, filling, and frying.
- Serve with your favorite toppings, and enjoy!guacamole, salsa, lettuce, sour cream, cheese sauce, sliced black olives
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Nutrition
Calories: 585kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 554mg | Potassium: 478mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1212IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 477mg | Iron: 3mg