Crispy and Zesty Buffalo Chicken Taquitos Recipe
These Buffalo Chicken Taquitos are crunchy, zesty, and filled with a creamy, spicy shredded chicken mixture. They’re quick to prepare, perfect for parties, and can be baked or fried for ultimate crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 12 taquitos 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking, Frying
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients
2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
1/2 cup Buffalo wing sauce
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles (optional)
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp kosher salt
12 small corn or flour tortillas (6-inch)
2 tbsp olive oil (for baking) or 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
1. Combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, Buffalo sauce, blue cheese (if using), and seasonings. Mix until creamy and uniform.
2. Briefly warm tortillas in a damp paper towel in the microwave for 10-15 seconds to make them pliable.
3. Place about 2 tablespoons of filling on a warm tortilla, roll tightly, and secure with a toothpick if needed.
4. Preheat oven to 425F (or heat oil to 350F for frying).
5. Place taquitos seam-side down on a baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and crisp.
6. Alternatively, fry taquitos for 2-3 minutes per side until deep golden.
7. Remove toothpicks and serve hot with dip.
Notes
Make sure cream cheese is at room temperature for the smoothest filling.
If frying, maintain a steady oil temperature of 350F for the best texture.
Leftovers reheat best in an oven or air fryer to restore crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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