Crispy Chicken Taquitos (Printable)
Golden rolled tortillas with seasoned chicken and cheese filling, baked until perfectly crispy.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Chicken Filling
01 - 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
02 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
03 - 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
04 - 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
05 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 2 tablespoons sour cream
→ Taquitos
13 - 12 small corn tortillas (6-inch)
14 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
→ For Serving
15 - Salsa
16 - Guacamole
17 - Sour cream
18 - Lime wedges
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, onion, cilantro, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and sour cream. Mix until well combined.
03 - Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30–45 seconds until pliable.
04 - Place about 2 tablespoons of the chicken filling along one edge of each tortilla. Roll up tightly and place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Brush or spray the tops and sides of taquitos lightly with vegetable oil.
06 - Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, turning once halfway through for even crispiness.
07 - Serve hot with salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and lime wedges.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The baked version gives you that perfect crunch without all the mess of deep frying
- You can prep everything ahead and just roll and bake when you're ready
02 -
- Cold tortillas will crack every single time so don't skip the warming step
- Overfilling leads to bursting during baking so stick to about 2 tablespoons each
03 -
- For extra crispy taquitos, spray them with oil instead of brushing to get more even coverage
- Place them seam side down and close together on the pan so they don't unroll while baking