Buffalo Chicken Taquitos
These Buffalo Chicken Taquitos are crunchy, cheesy, and packed with spicy buffalo flavor, perfect for game day or a quick dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup Buffalo sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 10 flour tortillas (6–8 inches)
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together shredded chicken, Buffalo sauce, cream cheese, shredded cheese, and chopped green onions.
- Soften the cream cheese slightly at room temperature for easier mixing; adjust buffalo sauce for desired heat.
- Lay out a flour tortilla and place a generous amount of the mixture in the center.
- Roll up the tortilla tightly, securing with toothpicks if necessary.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat until shimmering.
- Fry the taquitos until golden brown, about 3–4 minutes on each side.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with dipping sauce.
Notes
Using rotisserie chicken can save time. For a healthier option, bake at 400°F instead of frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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