Description
Crispy rolled tortillas filled with spicy buffalo chicken and melty cheese, perfect for snacks or quick dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 8–10 small tortillas
- 1/2 cup blue cheese or ranch dressing (for dipping)
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken and buffalo sauce until well combined.
- Preheat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Place a tortilla on a flat surface, add a portion of the buffalo chicken mixture and some cheese, then roll it up tightly.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
- Fry each taquito in the oil until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with blue cheese or ranch dressing for dipping.
Notes
For perfect results, test one taquito first. Adjust oil temperature if the first roll browns too fast. Keep a tray in the oven at low heat (200°F/95°C) to hold finished taquitos warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg