Description
These Crispy Baked Chicken Taquitos are a delicious and healthier twist on traditional fried taquitos. Made with shredded chicken seasoned with flavorful spices and baked until golden and crunchy, these taquitos are perfect as a snack, appetizer, or meal. Using corn tortillas and baking instead of frying makes them lighter without compromising on the satisfying crispiness.
Ingredients
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Chicken Filling
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp salt
Additional Ingredients
- 16 small corn tortillas
- cooking spray (such as non-stick cooking spray)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with a cooling rack or parchment paper to allow air circulation and make cleanup easier.
- Prepare Chicken Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken with chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and salt. Stir well to evenly distribute the spices throughout the chicken.
- Warm Tortillas: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Warm each corn tortilla for 30 to 45 seconds on each side until pliable and heated through. Place warmed tortillas into a zip-top plastic bag and seal it for a few minutes to steam and soften further, making rolling easier.
- Assemble Taquitos: Remove tortillas from the bag one at a time. Place about 2 tablespoons of the seasoned chicken mixture in a line along the tortilla’s edge. Tightly roll each tortilla, placing them seam side down on the prepared baking sheet lined with parchment or a cooling rack. Leave enough space between each for even baking.
- Spray and Bake: Lightly spritz all sides of the rolled taquitos with cooking spray to encourage crispiness. Bake in the preheated oven for 18 minutes. Carefully flip each taquito over and bake an additional 5 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve immediately with your favorite dips such as guacamole, salsa, or sour cream. Enjoy the crispy, flavorful taquitos hot!
Notes
- For extra crispiness, use a baking rack so air circulates around the taquitos.
- If you prefer, you can substitute shredded rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- To make the tortillas softer and easier to roll, don’t skip the steaming step in the plastic bag.
- Feel free to add cheese or finely chopped vegetables to the filling for variation.
- Store leftover taquitos in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in the oven to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: baked chicken taquitos, crispy taquitos, Mexican appetizer, healthy taquitos, baked chicken recipe
