Description
Spicy buffalo chicken taquitos deliver a crispy, flavor-packed punch of southwestern comfort. Crunchy tortillas filled with zesty buffalo-seasoned chicken make this snack irresistible for game day or quick evening bites you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 cups (480 ml) cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great!)
Cheeses:
- 4 ounces (115 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (120 ml) shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup (120 ml) shredded mozzarella cheese
Seasonings and Sauces:
- ¼ cup (60 ml) buffalo sauce (like Franks RedHot)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Wrapping and Cooking:
- 10 small flour tortillas (or corn tortillas for a crunchier texture)
- Cooking spray or vegetable oil (for baking/frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by positioning the rack in the middle and heating to 400F (200C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Create the filling mixture by combining shredded chicken with cream cheese, blending in buffalo sauce for tang. Incorporate cheddar and mozzarella cheeses to enhance richness. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper, stirring until ingredients are thoroughly integrated.
- Lay out tortillas and distribute the chicken mixture evenly, leaving small margins at the edges. Roll each tortilla tightly and compactly, ensuring the filling remains secure inside. Position each taquito seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Choose your cooking method: For baking, lightly mist taquitos with cooking spray to promote golden browning. Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and cook for 15-18 minutes until edges crisp and surface turns golden. Alternatively, for frying, heat vegetable oil in a skillet to medium temperature. Carefully place taquitos in the oil, cooking in small batches for 2-3 minutes per side until they achieve a deep golden-brown exterior. Transfer fried taquitos to paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Serve immediately while crisp and warm. Accompany with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping, or drizzle additional buffalo sauce for extra zest.
Notes
- Swap tortillas with low-carb alternatives like almond flour or cauliflower wraps for a keto-friendly version.
- Use rotisserie chicken for an ultra-quick prep that saves time and adds extra flavor complexity.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like pepper jack or smoked gouda to create unique taste profiles.
- Freeze assembled uncooked taquitos for up to 3 months, allowing for convenient make-ahead meal preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg