Buffalo Chicken Taquitos
Crispy, spicy Buffalo Chicken Taquitos filled with shredded chicken, creamy cheese, and zesty buffalo sauce, baked or air-fried to golden perfection for an easy, crowd-pleasing meal or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 10–12 taquitos
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking or Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 10–12 small flour or corn tortillas
- Cooking spray or 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) or preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, shredded cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder until well combined.
- Warm tortillas slightly to make them pliable.
- Spoon a few tablespoons of filling onto each tortilla and roll tightly.
- Place taquitos seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet or in the air fryer basket.
- Lightly spray or brush the tops with oil.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes or air fry for about 10 minutes, until golden and crispy.
- Serve hot with ranch or blue cheese dressing if desired.
Notes
- Do not overfill tortillas to prevent unrolling.
- Seam-side down placement helps keep taquitos closed.
- Air frying yields the crispiest texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 taquitos
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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