Savory Oven-Rolled Chicken Taquitos
These oven-baked chicken taquitos are crispy, flavorful, and easy to prepare, making them a perfect quick dinner or snack option without the mess of frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Yield: 12 taquitos 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken recommended)
- 12 small corn or flour tortillas (6-inch size)
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend or cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup finely diced onion (sweet or yellow)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- Olive oil spray (to lightly coat taquitos before baking)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, shredded cheese, diced onion, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper, chopped cilantro, and lime juice. Mix until well combined. If the filling is too wet, add a bit more cheese.
- Warm each tortilla for about 15 seconds in the microwave or on a dry skillet to make them pliable.
- Place about 2 tablespoons of filling near one edge of a tortilla. Roll tightly but gently, folding in the sides slightly to keep the filling in. Place each rolled taquito seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- Lightly coat the taquitos with olive oil spray or brush with olive oil.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, flipping halfway through (around 10 minutes), until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Warm tortillas before rolling to prevent cracking. Lightly coat taquitos with olive oil spray or brush to achieve a crispy texture. Flip taquitos halfway through baking for even crispness. If filling is too wet, add more cheese or crushed tortilla chips to bind. Can be air fried at 400°F (205°C) for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway. Freeze uncooked taquitos on a baking sheet before transferring to a freezer bag; bake from frozen adding a few extra minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 10
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