Baked or Fried Taquitos

Crispy taquitos with fresh salsa and guacamole on top.

5 from 2 votes

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!

Prep Time20

Cook Time15

Total Time35

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Mexican American

Keyword: Baked Taquitos, Taquitos

Servings: Taquitos

Author: Caytlin McCleery

Ingredients

2 cups shredded chicken, beef or pork
1/4 cup onion finely chopped
1 (5 ounce can) diced green chiles finely chopped
1/4 cup cheddar cheese shredded
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
20 Corn tortillas
Oil for frying

Instructions

Oven Method:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
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.
Warm the corn tortillas by wrapping them in a towel and placing them in the microwave for 30-45 seconds.
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.
Lightly spritz or baste with cooking oil and bake for 15-20 minutes. Let cool for 1-2 minutes and enjoy!

Deep Fry Method:

Pour about 3 inches of oil into a skillet and heat over medium heat.
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.
Warm the corn tortillas by wrapping them in a towel and placing them in the microwave for 30-45 seconds.
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.
Deep fry in oil that is 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 3-4 minutes or until the exterior is more golden in color.
Remove and set on paper towel lined plate to drain off excess oil. Let cool 1-2 minutes and enjoy!

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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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