Description
These Buffalo Chicken Taquitos are a flavorful and crispy appetizer featuring shredded chicken tossed in spicy buffalo sauce, combined with melted cheese and green onions, all rolled in flour tortillas and baked to golden perfection. Perfect for game day or a delicious snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Assembly
- 8 small flour tortillas
- Cooking spray or oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the taquitos.
- Mix Filling: In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, shredded cheese, and chopped green onions until everything is well mixed.
- Assemble Taquitos: Place a few tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto each flour tortilla and roll them tightly to encase the filling.
- Prepare for Baking: Arrange the rolled taquitos seam-side down on a baking sheet to keep them sealed during baking.
- Spray with Oil: Lightly spray the taquitos with cooking spray or brush them with oil to promote crisping in the oven.
- Bake: Bake the taquitos in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve hot with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
Notes
- Use cooked chicken leftover from previous meals or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- You can substitute buffalo sauce with mild wing sauce or BBQ sauce if you prefer less heat.
- For extra crispiness, you can broil the taquitos for the last 1-2 minutes—watch closely to prevent burning.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven to retain crispness.
