Seasonings and Cheese. Next, stir in the seasoning blend and the shredded cheese. They’re always a huge hit whether I make them for a party or gathering, a game day afternoon, a holiday get together, and you know, they’re always great for a personal evening snack or dinner. Maybe that’s just me! But I don’t think so. In the recipe card at the end of the post, I’ve included both cooking methods, with more of a discussion below. These particular homemade chicken taquitos are stuffed with shredded chicken that’s been seasoned with a nice blend of spices along with cooked onion and jalapeno peppers, along with melty cheese that really satisfies. So much better than store bought. Let’s talk about how to make chicken taquitos, shall we? Cook the Vegetables. Heat the olive oil in a pan and cook the onion and jalapeno about 5 minutes to soften. Add the garlic and cook another minute, until fragrant. Mix the Stuffing. Add the onion, jalapeno and garlic to the chicken, along with a bit of salt and pepper. Mix it all together. Make sure the chicken is nice and shredded. Stuff and Roll the Taquitos. Add a spoonful of chicken-cheese mixture to each softened tortilla and roll them up tightly. Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS.Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H. Also, check out the recipe video at the end of the recipe that more fully details the steps above, as well as both cooking methods. Fried Taquitos. Add the taquitos a few at a time, careful not to overcrowd them. Fry them 4-5 minutes per side, until they are golden brown. Serve. Serve with your favorite dippers and enjoy! Try them with sour cream on the side or your favorite salsas. They’re perfect rolled tacos, ready to go. Bake the Taquitos. Heat oven to 400 degrees F and bake them for 15-20 minutes, or until they become nice and crispy. Boom! Done! Easy enough, isn’t it? Making homemade taquitos is something you can do anytime. Makes 20 or more taquitos either way.
Chicken Taquitos - Frying Vs. Baking
I like to make my chicken taquitos either way, frying or baking, but you’ll notice a difference in each method. Baked taquitos are a bit dryer because they do not absorb the oil from the frying process. They’re also crunchy, but not quite as crispy as fried chicken taquitos. However, fried chicken taquitos have higher calories from the frying process because of the oil, so you’ll have to decide what is more important to you, crispiness vs calories. Flautas, on the other hand, means “flutes”, and are made with either flour tortillas or corn tortillas and are often made larger as part of the main course, though not always. Some places still use the terms interchangeably, so you’ll find differences from region to region, particularly in the southern U.S., where flautas and taquitos are the same thing.
Can You Freeze Chicken Taquitos?
Yes! You can make them ahead, then freeze them for serving later. Just take them out, warm them in the oven, or microwave them about a minute or 2 until properly warmed. NOTE: This recipe was updated on 11/2/20 to include new information. It was originally published on 12/14/18.
