Description
These Crispy Baked Chicken Taquitos are perfectly seasoned shredded chicken wrapped in corn tortillas and baked to golden, crunchy perfection. A healthier take on traditional fried taquitos, they’re easy to prepare and ideal as a snack, appetizer, or main dish when served with your favorite dips like guacamole, salsa, or sour cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Filling
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp salt
Tortillas and Cooking
- 16 small corn tortillas
- Cooking spray (non-stick spray)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with a cooling rack or parchment paper to ensure even cooking and easy cleanup.
- Prepare the Chicken Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken with chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and salt. Mix well to evenly distribute the spices throughout the chicken.
- Heat and Soften Tortillas: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Warm each corn tortilla for 30 to 45 seconds on each side until softened and pliable. To keep them soft and prevent cracking, place the heated tortillas in a zip-close plastic bag to steam.
- Assemble Taquitos: Lay out each softened tortilla and spoon about 2 tablespoons of the seasoned chicken mixture onto one edge. Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling and place it seam-side down on the prepared baking rack or parchment-lined baking sheet. Make sure to leave space between each taquito for proper crisping.
- Add Cooking Spray: Lightly spritz all sides of the rolled taquitos with non-stick cooking spray to help them achieve a crispy, golden finish during baking.
- Bake Until Crispy: Bake in the preheated oven for 18 minutes. After this, carefully flip each taquito over and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until both sides are browned and crispy.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove from the oven and serve hot with your favorite dips such as guacamole, salsa, or sour cream for a delicious and satisfying meal or snack.
Notes
- Using a cooling rack on the baking sheet allows air to circulate around the taquitos for extra crispiness.
- Adjust spices to your preferred heat level by adding more chili powder or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Leftover taquitos can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.
- For extra flavor, add cheese or diced fresh jalapeños to the chicken filling before rolling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: chicken taquitos, baked taquitos, crispy taquitos, Mexican appetizer, healthy taquitos, easy dinner, baked chicken recipe
