Ingredients
Scale
- 12 small corn tortillas
- 1 lb cooked shredded chicken or beef
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying or baking
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat oil for frying.
- Mix shredded meat with onion, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Warm tortillas to make them pliable.
- Place a spoonful of filling on each tortilla, roll tightly, and secure with toothpicks if needed.
- For baking: brush taquitos with oil and bake for 15-20 minutes until crispy. For frying: fry in hot oil until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
Notes
- For a healthier option, bake instead of fry.
- Serve with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Baking or frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Dairy, Gluten-Free (if using corn tortillas)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos
- Calories: 220 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
