Buffalo Chicken Taquitos
Crispy rolled tortillas filled with a spicy buffalo chicken mixture, perfect for game day or casual dinners.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- Oil for frying
- Blue cheese or ranch dressing for dipping
Instructions
- Mix cooked shredded chicken with buffalo sauce until well coated.
- Lay a tortilla flat and add a portion of the buffalo chicken mixture and some shredded cheese.
- Roll the tortilla tightly and secure it with a toothpick if needed.
- Heat oil over medium heat in a frying pan and fry the taquitos until golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
Notes
Use freshly cooked chicken for the best flavor and texture. Avoid overcrowding the pan while frying for even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg