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Savory Buffalo Chicken Taquitos for Home Cooks

Buffalo Chicken Taquitos made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Monterey Jack
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 10-12 small corn or flour tortillas
  • Cooking oil for frying

Method
 

  1. Prepare the filling by mixing shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin in a bowl.
  2. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds on each side to make them pliable.
  3. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto the center of each tortilla, then roll tightly.
  4. Secure the rolled taquitos with toothpicks if necessary, especially if they unroll.
  5. Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking.
  6. Fry the taquitos in batches, cooking for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  7. Remove the cooked taquitos and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
  8. Serve warm with your choice of dipping sauces.