Perfectly Crispy Baked or Fried Taquitos

Crispy taquitos are so easy to make, filled with savory meat, and have the most satisfying crispy exterior. Choose your preferred cooking method with oven, deep frying, and air fryer instructions!
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Ingredients

2 cups shredded chicken, beef, or pork
cup onion, finely chopped
1 (5 ounce) can diced green chiles, finely chopped
cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon cumin
teaspoon chili powder
teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
20 corn tortillas
Oil for frying

Instructions

Oven Method:

1 Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.

2 In a large bowl combine cooked meat, green chiles, diced onion, cheddar cheese, cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder together. Salt and pepper to taste.

3 Warm the corn tortillas by wrapping them in a towel and placing them in the microwave for 30-45 seconds.

4 Spoon about 1 1/2-2 tablespoons of the mixture into a line on the tortilla and tightly roll it up. Place fold side down onto a baking sheet, or use a toothpick to ensure it won't unroll.

5 Lightly spritz or baste with cooking oil and bake for 15-20 minutes. Let cool for 1-2 minutes and enjoy!

Deep Fry Method:

1 Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.

2 In a large bowl combine cooked meat, green chiles, diced onion, cheddar cheese, cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder together. Salt and pepper to taste.

3 Warm the corn tortillas by wrapping them in a towel and placing them in the microwave for 30-45 seconds.

4 Spoon about 1 1/2-2 tablespoons of the mixture into a line on the tortilla and tightly roll it up. Place fold side down onto a baking sheet, or use a toothpick to ensure it won't unroll.

5 Lightly spritz or baste with cooking oil and bake for 15-20 minutes. Let cool for 1-2 minutes and enjoy!

6 Lightly spritz or baste with cooking oil and bake for 15-20 minutes. Let cool for 1-2 minutes and enjoy!

Recipe Notes:

Air Fryer Instructions:

To make your taquitos in the air fryer, the instructions are largely the same. You just need to preheat air fryer at 375-380 degrees Fahrenheit before you prep your taquitos, and when ready to air fry, lightly spritz or baste with oil and air fry at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 6-8 minutes.


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