Hen Taquitos
Crispy on the skin, creamy and tacky on the within, and full of massive, daring Tex-Mex taste, these Hen Taquitos are a assured crowd-pleaser! Make them for dinner or as an appetizer, with choices for baking, pan-frying, and the air fryer.
Crispy hen taquitos are irresistible!
Taquitos: enjoyable to say, however much more enjoyable to eat as a result of they’re crispy, toppable, dippable, and full of deliciousness!
And for these hen taquitos, that deliciousness comes within the type of shredded hen, creamy sauce, and melty cheese. Ooh, sure.
- Like my Air Fryer Buffalo Hen Taquitos, these taquitos are made with out deep frying, however they’re nonetheless each bit as crispy-crunchy as you need them to be, simply with out the fuss (and the greasy fingers). Hooray!
- Skipping the deep frying isn’t the one manner these hen taquitos are lightened up. I additionally use Greek yogurt as a substitute of the extra generally used bitter cream or cream cheese, delivering a creamy filling with much less fats and extra protein.
- I completely love making these hen taquitos within the air fryer, however there are three totally different cooking choices right here to fit your preferences: the oven, the stovetop, and the air fryer.
Key Elements
You’ll discover the complete checklist of substances within the recipe card beneath, however listed below are some notes to bear in mind.
- Cooked Shredded Hen. You should utilize rotisserie hen to streamline your prep time or make my Crockpot Shredded Hen.
- Salsa. I like to recommend chunky salsa for extra texture within the filling and to maintain the taquitos from going soggy on you.
- Greek Yogurt. Plain nonfat Greek yogurt provides a pleasant tanginess and creaminess to the filling.
- Seasonings. Chili powder, garlic powder, floor cumin, and kosher salt for the Tex-Mex vibes.
- Cheese. Freshly shredded cheese offers you one of the best soften! It’s not important, nevertheless it’s value it in case you have time. Use Monterey Jack, cheddar, or Mexican mix cheese.
- Tortillas. Each flour or corn tortillas will work; corn tortillas are extra conventional, however flour are simpler to roll.
- For Serving. Greek yogurt or bitter cream thinned with somewhat milk till it’s drizzle-able, cilantro, Guacamole, diced tomatoes, or salsa.
The right way to Make Hen Taquitos
Make the Filling. Stir collectively the hen, salsa, and yogurt with the seasonings, then fold within the cheese.
Heat the Corn Tortillas. In case you’re utilizing corn tortillas, heat them in a nonstick skillet set over medium warmth till they’re mushy and pliable. (Don’t skip this! Corn tortillas will break if you roll them in the event that they’re not heat.)
Roll the Taquitos. Divide the filling onto the tortillas and roll tightly. Place seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. In the event that they’re unrolling, sticking a toothpick in them will help.
Cook dinner. Bake, fry, or air fry your taquitos in keeping with the directions within the recipe card till they’re crispy and golden.
Serve. Serve the hen taquitos with toppings and ENJOY!
Make-Forward Freezer Choice
You possibly can preserve taquitos in your freezer for all these last-minute recreation day events.
- Make the filling and roll the taquitos, then safe them with toothpicks.
- As a substitute of cooking them, place them on a baking sheet and pop them within the freezer.
- As soon as the hen taquitos are frozen strong, take out the toothpicks and place the taquitos in a freezer bag. Freeze for as much as 3 months.
- Cook dinner in keeping with the recipe directions, including a couple of minutes to the cooking time.
What to Serve with Hen Taquitos
- Rice. Make a meal out of your hen taquitos by serving them with Cilantro Lime Rice and a drizzle of Cilantro Lime Crema.
- Beans. Each Instantaneous Pot Black Beans or Instantaneous Pot Refried Beans can be excellent!
- Corn. This Mexican Avenue Corn Salad can be the right facet, or spoon Corn Salsa excessive.
- Salsa and Chips. Like my Salsa Roja with crispy Air Fryer Tortilla Chips!
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Hen Taquitos
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Elements
- 2 cups cooked, shredded hen breast
- ⅓ cup salsa chunky model advisable
- ⅓ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon floor cumin
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup freshly shredded Monterey Jack, cheddar, or Mexican mix cheese
- 6 6-inch flour or corn tortillas
- Olive oil spray or nonstick cooking spray, or oil (if frying)
For serving (elective):
- Greek yogurt or bitter cream thinned with somewhat milk (to drizzle)
- Chopped recent cilantro
- Guacamole
- Chopped diced tomatoes or further salsa
Directions
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In a medium bowl, stir collectively the shredded hen, salsa, Greek yogurt, salt, garlic powder, cumin, and chili powder. Fold within the shredded cheese.
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If utilizing corn tortillas, warmth a nonstick skillet over medium. Heat the tortillas on both sides for 15 to 30 till they’re mushy and pliable (you don’t want to warmth flour tortillas).
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Working with one tortilla at a time, place about one-sixth of the combination down the middle of a tortilla. Roll tightly and place seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Safe with a toothpick if wanted.
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Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
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TO BAKE: Preheat oven to 425°F. Flippantly mist the tops of the taquitos with cooking spray. Bake for 14 to 18 minutes, till mild golden throughout and additional crispy on the edges.
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TO PAN FRY: To a big, high-sided skillet, add about 1 ½ inches of peanut oil or comparable fry oil to a big skillet. Warmth over medium-high. As soon as the oil is scorching (for those who drop a bit of tortilla into the oil, it ought to sizzle instantly), fastidiously fry the taquitos in small batches (for those who crowd the pan, the oil temperature will drop and the taquitos received't crisp correctly). Fry on all sides for a couple of seconds per facet till they’re scorching and crispy throughout. Let dry on a paper towel-lined plate.
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TO AIR FRY: Preheat air fryer to 380°F. Prepare taquitos in a single layer within the basket seam-side down, mist with spray, and prepare dinner for 8 to 12 minutes, till crisp. Don’t overlap and work in batches if essential.
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Serve scorching with desired toppings.
Notes
- TO STORE: Switch the hen taquitos to an hermetic container and refrigerate for as much as 4 days.
- TO REHEAT: Heat in a 400ºF oven or a 350ºF air fryer till the filling is heated by means of. The microwave works, however the outdoors received’t be as crispy.
- TO FREEZE: Freeze in an hermetic container or freezer bag for as much as 3 months.
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