Description
Crispy buffalo chicken taquitos bring fiery southwestern flair to snack time with zesty flavor and irresistible crunch. Cheese-packed tortillas rolled tight deliver a perfect handheld bite that satisfies your craving for bold, spicy comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 8 large tortillas
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 2 tbsp ranch dressing
Seasonings and Extras:
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
- Optional: chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Combine shredded chicken with buffalo sauce, creating a zesty and spicy filling mixture.
- Mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, ranch dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper into the chicken until thoroughly blended.
- Warm tortillas for 10-15 seconds to increase flexibility and prevent cracking during rolling.
- Place an even portion of the buffalo chicken mixture along one edge of each tortilla.
- Tightly roll each tortilla into a compact cylinder, securing the filling inside.
- Preheat a large skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat, around 375°F.
- Carefully position taquitos seam-side down in the hot skillet, ensuring they do not touch each other.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, rotating until all surfaces turn golden brown and crispy.
- Remove taquitos from skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
- Optional: Sprinkle chopped green onions over the top for added freshness and visual appeal.
- Allow taquitos to cool for 2-3 minutes before serving to prevent burning.
- Serve immediately with additional ranch or buffalo sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Soften tortillas gently in microwave or warm skillet to prevent splitting during rolling, ensuring smooth, crack-free taquitos.
- Balance buffalo sauce heat by adjusting quantity or mixing with cream cheese to create milder, more balanced flavor profile.
- Use rotisserie chicken for faster preparation and consistent, tender meat texture without additional cooking steps.
- Prepare extra taquitos and freeze uncooked for quick future meals, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg