Description
These Crispy Baked Chicken Taquitos are a delicious and healthier twist on the traditional fried version. Packed with seasoned shredded chicken and baked to golden perfection, they offer a crunchy texture without the extra oil. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or meal, these taquitos pair wonderfully with 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
Taquitos
- 16 small corn tortillas
- Cooking spray (non-stick spray)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a cooling rack or parchment paper and set it aside to prepare for baking the taquitos.
- Prepare Chicken Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken with chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and salt. Mix thoroughly to evenly season 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 they are heated through and pliable. This prevents cracking when rolling.
- Steam Tortillas: Immediately place the warmed tortillas in a zip-close plastic bag to let them steam and soften, making them easier to roll.
- Assemble Taquitos: Lay each softened tortilla flat. Place about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture in a line along one edge of the tortilla. Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling, sealing the edge. Place the rolled taquito seam-side down on the prepared baking rack or parchment paper, leaving room between each.
- Spray and Bake: Lightly spritz all sides of the rolled taquitos with cooking spray to help achieve a crispy texture during baking. Bake in the preheated oven for 18 minutes.
- Flip and Continue Baking: Carefully flip each taquito over and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the taquitos are browned and crispy.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve hot with your favorite dips such as guacamole, salsa, or sour cream. Enjoy the delicious crunch and flavor!
Notes
- Warming and steaming the tortillas is key to prevent cracking when rolling.
- You can substitute cooked rotisserie chicken to save time.
- For extra crispiness, place the taquitos on a cooling rack over the baking sheet to allow air circulation.
- Adjust seasoning according to your taste preference.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven to keep crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: baked chicken taquitos, crispy taquitos, chicken snack, Mexican appetizer, healthy taquitos
