Homemade Taquitos
Homemade Taquitos are the crunchy, cheese-filled treasures that turn any meal into a festive Mexican-inspired celebration. Ready in under 45 minutes and fully customizable, they are perfect for parties, game-day snacking, or quick family dinners.
Ingredients
- 12 small corn tortillas Mission or Guerrero brands work well
- 1 lb cooked, shredded chicken rotisserie or leftover
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese divided
- 1/2 cup finely diced onion
- 1 jalapeño seeded and minced (optional)
- 1 Tbsp taco seasoning homemade mix or Old El Paso
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro plus more for garnish
- 1/4 cup canned diced green chiles drained
- 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- cooking spray or 1–2 Tbsp neutral oil for brushing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 20 seconds, or heat each in a dry skillet for 5–7 seconds per side.
- Combine chicken, cheese, onion, jalapeño, taco seasoning, cilantro, lime juice, and green chiles in a bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Spoon filling onto a tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam side down on a baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- Brush with oil or cooking spray for extra crunch.
- Bake for 12 minutes, flip, then bake for another 8–10 minutes until golden brown.
- Let taquitos cool on the pan for 2 minutes to hold their shape.
- Sprinkle with remaining cheese and cilantro. Serve with salsa, guacamole, or lime crema for dipping.
Notes
Homemade Taquitos are freezer-friendly and can be stored in the fridge for future meals. Customize them with different proteins and fillings for variety.
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