Homemade Taquitos: Easy, Crispy Treats for Any Occasion
Enjoy the deliciousness of homemade taquitos that are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 taquitos 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1 cup cheese, shredded
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup cooking oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken, cheese, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder until well combined.
- Heat the corn tortillas in a pan until soft.
- Place a small amount of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla and roll tightly.
- In a skillet, heat the cooking oil over medium heat.
- Fry the taquitos until golden and crispy on all sides.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
Notes
- Serve taquitos with salsa or guacamole for added flavor.
- For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with black beans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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