Crispy Jalapeño Popper Chicken Taquitos Recipe
These Crispy Jalapeño Popper Chicken Taquitos are a flavorful and crunchy snack or appetizer featuring tender chicken mixed with creamy cheeses and spicy jalapeños, all rolled in tortillas and cooked until golden and crispy. Perfect for game days, parties, or a tasty bite anytime.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Total Time: 25-30 minutes
- Yield: 8 taquitos 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped
Wrap
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
For Cooking
- Cooking oil spray (such as vegetable or olive oil spray)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and finely chopped jalapeños. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Fill and roll the tortillas: Lay out each tortilla flat. Spoon an even amount of the chicken and cheese mixture onto one end of each tortilla, then tightly roll it up to enclose the filling. Make sure to roll firmly so the taquitos hold their shape during cooking.
- Arrange on baking sheet: Place each rolled taquito seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased. This prevents them from unrolling while cooking.
- Prepare for cooking: Lightly spray the tops of the taquitos with cooking oil spray to help them crisp up nicely in the oven or air fryer.
- Cook until crispy and golden: For oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and bake taquitos for 15-20 minutes or until they are crispy and golden brown. For air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and cook the taquitos for 8-10 minutes, turning halfway through, until crispy and golden.
Notes
- You can adjust the number of jalapeños based on your preferred spice level or substitute with milder peppers.
- For extra crispiness in the oven, flip the taquitos halfway through baking.
- Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free option if needed.
- Leftover filling can be used as a dip or in quesadillas.
- Serve with sour cream, guacamole, or salsa for added flavor.
Keywords: jalapeño popper, chicken taquitos, crispy taquitos, baked taquitos, appetizer, snack, Mexican appetizer
