Description
These Buffalo Chicken Taquitos are crispy, cheesy, and packed with spicy buffalo chicken, making for an irresistible appetizer or snack. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, they’re easy to make and serve with your favorite dipping sauce like ranch or blue cheese.
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
Other
- 8 small flour tortillas
- Cooking spray or oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the taquitos until crispy and golden brown.
- Mix the filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, buffalo sauce, shredded cheese, and chopped green onions. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Fill and roll tortillas: Place a few tablespoons of the buffalo chicken mixture onto each small flour tortilla. Roll each tortilla tightly to enclose the filling and prevent it from spilling out during baking.
- Arrange on baking sheet: Place the rolled taquitos seam-side down on a baking sheet. This helps keep them sealed and maintain their shape during cooking.
- Prepare for baking: Lightly spray the tops of the taquitos with cooking spray or brush them with oil. This will help them crisp up nicely in the oven.
- Bake until crispy: Bake the taquitos in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Serve and enjoy: Remove the taquitos from the oven and serve immediately with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken to save time.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to your preferred spice level.
- To make them extra crispy, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking, but watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven for best texture.
