HOMEMADE CHICKEN TAQUITOS ARE CRISPY, CHEESY, AND ALWAYS PARTY-READY

Homemade Chicken Taquitos Are Crispy, Cheesy, and Always Party-Ready image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tbsp. chili powder
1 tbsp. salt
1 tbsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. ground black pepper
5 c. shredded rotisserie chicken (from 2 chickens)
2 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 (4 oz.) cans chopped green chiles, drained
20 (6-inch) soft flour tortillas
20 toothpicks
Canola oil, for frying
Sour cream, guacamole, and salsa, to serve

Steps:

In a large bowl, stir together the chile powder, salt, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Stir in the cheese and green chiles. Working with 1 tortilla at a time, spoon about 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture onto the center of the tortilla. Use your fingers to press the chicken mixture into a tight line across the middle of the tortilla. Tightly roll the tortilla around the filling; secure the tortilla in place using one toothpick. (Weave the toothpick through the tortillas where they overlap to close, parallel to the roll). Repeat with the remaining chicken mixture and tortillas. Preheat the oven to 250°. Heat 1/2-inch of oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat until it registers 375°. Fry 4 taquitos, turning occasionally, until golden brown on all sides, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel lined baking sheet; keep warm in oven. Continue frying until all taquitos are cooked. Serve hot with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.