Description
Crispy buffalo chicken taquitos deliver a fiery kickoff to game night dinners. Packed with zesty shredded chicken and creamy cheese, these rolled tortillas promise a spicy sensation you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
Cheeses:
- 4 ounces (115 grams) cream cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Sauce and Wrap:
- ¼ cup buffalo sauce (like Franks RedHot)
- 10 small flour tortillas (or corn tortillas)
- Cooking spray or vegetable oil (for baking/frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the culinary workspace by heating the oven to a precise 400F (200C), positioning the baking sheet with a protective parchment paper lining.
- Craft the flavor-packed filling by blending shredded chicken with velvety cream cheese, zesty buffalo sauce, sharp cheddar, melty mozzarella, and a harmonious blend of garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until ingredients meld seamlessly.
- Transform tortillas into crispy parcels by spreading a generous portion of the seasoned chicken mixture across each wrap, rolling tightly to create compact cylinders, and positioning them seam-side down on the prepared baking surface.
- Select your cooking method: for oven-baked perfection, mist the taquitos with a light cooking spray and roast until they transform into golden, crunchy delights. Alternatively, for a deep-fried approach, submerge the rolls in hot vegetable oil, frying each batch until they achieve a tantalizingly crisp, amber-brown exterior.
- Complete the culinary journey by serving these sizzling taquitos alongside cooling ranch or tangy blue cheese dressing, or drizzle with additional buffalo sauce for an extra flavor punch.
Notes
- Swap tortillas with gluten-free options for celiac or wheat-sensitive diners to make the recipe adaptable.
- Use rotisserie chicken or leftover grilled chicken to save time and add extra flavor dimension to the filling.
- Adjust buffalo sauce quantity based on spice preference – start with less and gradually increase for personalized heat levels.
- Prep taquitos ahead of time and freeze uncooked for convenient meal planning, storing in airtight containers for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg