Description
Crispy Mexican Golden Roll taquitos pack serious flavor into each hand-rolled bite of cheesy chicken goodness. Crunchy corn tortillas cradle savory fillings, promising a delightful appetizer you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 10 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup Mexican cheese blend
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Cooking and Serving Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sour cream (for serving)
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) salsa (for serving)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 400F and prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet for crispy taquitos.
- Combine shredded chicken with aromatic spices and half the cheese, mixing thoroughly to create a flavorful filling.
- Lay out tortillas and distribute the chicken mixture near one edge, carefully rolling each tortilla tightly and securing the edges to prevent filling from escaping.
- Pour vegetable oil into a skillet, heating to medium temperature for even frying.
- Carefully place rolled taquitos seam-side down into the hot oil, rotating to achieve a uniform golden-brown exterior, approximately 3 minutes per side.
- Transfer crispy taquitos onto the prepared baking sheet, generously sprinkle remaining cheese across the surface.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven, allowing cheese to melt and taquitos to achieve maximum crispiness for 5 minutes.
- Remove from oven and plate immediately, accompanying with fresh salsa and cool sour cream for a delightful dipping experience.
Notes
- Prevent tortilla cracking by warming them slightly in the microwave or on a skillet before rolling, which makes them more pliable and less likely to break.
- Opt for corn tortillas for a more authentic flavor and crispier texture compared to flour tortillas, ensuring a traditional Mexican street food experience.
- Experiment with protein variations like shredded beef, pulled pork, or black beans to accommodate different dietary preferences and keep the recipe versatile.
- Control oil temperature when frying by using a kitchen thermometer, maintaining around 350-375°F to achieve perfectly golden, crispy taquitos without absorbing excess oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg