Description
Spicy Buffalo Chicken Taquitos bring fiery zest to classic Mexican-inspired appetizers, packed with bold flavor and crispy texture. Creamy cheese and tangy hot sauce wrap perfectly in golden tortillas, making these irresistible bites perfect for game day or quick snacking you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great!)
- 4 oz/115 g cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup buffalo sauce (like Franks RedHot)
- 10 small flour tortillas (or corn tortillas for a crunchier texture)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Cooking spray or vegetable oil (for baking/frying)
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Calibrate oven to 400F (200C) and strategically line baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal heat distribution.
- Filling Fusion: Thoroughly integrate shredded chicken, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, cheddar cheese, mozzarella, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a mixing vessel, ensuring comprehensive blending of flavors and textures.
- Taquito Construction: Meticulously distribute chicken mixture across tortillas, executing a precise, compact roll and positioning each taquito seam-side down on prepared baking surface.
- Culinary Transformation: Select cooking method – baking or frying. For baking, mist taquitos with cooking spray and roast for 15-18 minutes until achieving golden, crisp exterior. Alternatively, for frying, submerge taquitos in 1-inch vegetable oil heated to medium temperature, rotating in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until reaching desired bronzed, crunchy consistency. Post-frying, transfer to paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Presentation: Serve immediately while piping hot, accompanied by complementary dipping sauces like ranch, blue cheese, or additional buffalo sauce for enhanced flavor profile.
Notes
- Ensure tortillas are at room temperature and pat chicken dry to remove excess moisture, guaranteeing a crispy exterior.
- Let cream cheese soften at room temperature before mixing to create smoother, more evenly distributed filling.
- When frying, maintain oil at 350-375°F for perfect golden-brown taquitos without burning or undercooking.
- Swap regular tortillas with gluten-free options and use low-fat cream cheese for a lighter, healthier version that doesn’t compromise flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg