Description
Discover your new favorite snack with these Spicy Buffalo Chicken Taquitos, combining the legendary flavors of Buffalo chicken with a crispy taquito shell. Perfect for game day or any gathering, these bites are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- ½ cup Frank's RedHot Original Buffalo Sauce
- 4 ounces softened cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Monterey Jack, cheddar, or Mexican blend)
- 2 tablespoons ranch or blue cheese dressing (optional)
- 12–16 small corn tortillas (6-inch)
- Oil for cooking (vegetable, canola, or peanut oil for frying; olive oil or avocado oil for baking or air frying)
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine shredded cooked chicken, softened cream cheese, buffalo sauce, shredded cheese, and ranch or blue cheese dressing (if using). Mix until well combined.
- Warm the tortillas by wrapping a stack of 5-6 in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 30-60 seconds, or heating them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 15-20 seconds per side.
- Lay one warm tortilla flat and place 1-2 tablespoons of the buffalo chicken filling near one edge. Roll the tortilla tightly from the filled edge to the other side, securing with a toothpick if necessary. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- For frying, heat 1-2 inches of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350-375°F (175-190°C). Fry taquitos for 2-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy, then drain on paper towels.
- For baking, preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange taquitos on a greased baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through.
- For air frying, preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Brush taquitos with oil, place in a single layer in the basket, and air fry for 8-12 minutes until golden and crispy, flipping halfway through.
- Serve immediately with extra buffalo sauce, ranch or blue cheese dressing, and celery and carrot sticks.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying, Baking, Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Ensure tortillas are warmed properly to prevent cracking. Adjust the filling consistency with buffalo sauce or ranch dressing as needed. Customize the filling with add-ins like diced celery or herbs for extra flavor.