Description
Buffalo Chicken Taquitos are a quick, easy, and flavorful snack or appetizer featuring tender shredded chicken tossed in spicy buffalo sauce, cream cheese, and melted cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, all rolled in soft tortillas and baked or fried to crispy perfection. Perfect for game days, parties, or anytime you want a satisfying blend of heat and comfort in a crunchy roll.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast or thighs
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (adjust to taste)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional)
Assembly
- 8–10 corn or flour tortillas
- Oil for frying or oil spray (if baking)
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a medium bowl, mix the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce. Stir in softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese until well combined. Add garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika to enhance the flavor.
- Warm the Tortillas: Briefly heat tortillas in the microwave or on a dry skillet until pliable to prevent cracking when rolling.
- Assemble the Taquitos: Spoon a generous amount of the buffalo chicken filling onto one end of each warmed tortilla. Roll tightly, folding in the sides to seal the filling securely inside.
- Cook to Crispy Perfection: Place rolled taquitos seam side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet if baking. Bake in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 15-20 minutes until golden and crispy. Alternatively, fry in hot oil for 2-3 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
- Serve Hot and Enjoy: Let the taquitos cool briefly, then serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing, extra buffalo sauce, and optional garnishes like fresh cilantro, green onions, or lime wedges.
Notes
- Use warm tortillas to make rolling easier and prevent breakage.
- Avoid overfilling taquitos to prevent bursting during cooking.
- Place taquitos seam side down when baking or frying to keep them tightly rolled.
- For a healthier option, air fry taquitos at 375°F for 10-12 minutes, turning halfway through.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to control the spice level according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: buffalo chicken, taquitos, spicy snack, crispy appetizer, buffalo sauce, party food, quick dinner
