Buffalo Chicken Taquitos
Crispy baked or air-fried taquitos filled with creamy, cheesy buffalo chicken and bold flavor.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2½ –3 cups cooked chicken finely chopped or shredded
- ½ small yellow onion finely diced
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- ⅓ cup buffalo hot sauce
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- ½ cup blue cheese crumbles optional
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Kosher salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Small flour tortillas fajita or taco size
- Neutral oil spray or cooking spray
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, finely diced onion, softened cream cheese, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, mozzarella cheese, and blue cheese if using. Mix until fully combined and creamy, then season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Warm the tortillas briefly so they’re flexible and easy to roll. Spoon about 2–3 tablespoons of filling onto the lower third of each tortilla and roll tightly.
- Place the taquitos seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet or in an air fryer basket. Lightly spray the tops with neutral oil spray.
- Bake at 425°F for 18–22 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until golden brown and crispy, or air fry at 400°F for 8–10 minutes, flipping once, until evenly crisp.
- Serve hot with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Notes
- Finely chopped chicken creates the best texture
- Light oil spray improves browning
- Reheat in the oven or air fryer for best results
Nutrition
Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 137mg | Sodium: 949mg | Potassium: 262mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 771IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 248mg | Iron: 1mg
