Description
These Crispy Baked Chicken Taquitos are a delicious and healthier alternative to fried taquitos, featuring shredded seasoned chicken rolled in soft corn tortillas and baked to golden perfection. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or main dish served with your favorite dips like guacamole, salsa, or sour cream.
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
For Taquitos
- 16 small corn tortillas
- Cooking spray (non-stick spray)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with a cooling rack or parchment paper and set it aside for baking the taquitos.
- Mix the Chicken Filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken with chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and salt. Stir well until the spices are evenly distributed throughout the chicken.
- Heat and Soften Tortillas: Warm a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Heat each corn tortilla for 30 to 45 seconds on each side until they are warm and pliable. Place the warmed tortillas in a zip-top bag and close it to steam and soften them further, which helps prevent cracking when rolling.
- Assemble the Taquitos: Remove a tortilla from the bag and place about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture in a line along one edge. Tightly roll up the tortilla to enclose the filling, ensuring the seam side is down to seal. Arrange the rolled taquitos seam-side down on the prepared baking rack or parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Spray and Bake: Lightly spray all sides of the rolled taquitos with cooking spray to help them crisp during baking. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 18 minutes. After 18 minutes, carefully flip each taquito and bake for an additional 5 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Remove the taquitos from the oven and let them cool slightly. Serve warm with your favorite dips such as guacamole, salsa, and sour cream for a flavorful appetizer or meal.
Notes
- Using a cooling rack on the baking sheet allows the heat to circulate evenly around the taquitos, making them crispier.
- Softening the tortillas by heating and steaming in a bag prevents cracking while rolling.
- You can substitute cooked chicken with leftovers, rotisserie chicken, or shredded turkey for variation.
- Adjust the seasoning amounts according to your spice preference.
- The taquitos can be baked ahead of time and reheated in the oven for a few minutes to retain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: baked chicken taquitos, healthy taquitos, crispy taquitos, chicken appetizers, Mexican snacks
