Buffalo Chicken Taquitos Recipe
These Buffalo Chicken Taquitos are a crispy, flavorful appetizer or snack made with shredded chicken, spicy buffalo sauce, and melty cheddar cheese wrapped in almond flour tortillas. They’re quick to prepare and cooked to golden perfection on the stovetop for a delightful crunch. Served with ranch or blue cheese dressing, they’re perfect for game day or casual gatherings.
- Author: Windy
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 taquitos 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Taquito Filling
- 1 1/2 cups shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken preferred)
- 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp green onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
Taquito Wraps
- 6 tortillas (Siete Almond Flour tortillas recommended)
- Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onion, diced red onion, buffalo sauce, plain Greek yogurt, sea salt, and garlic powder. Mix everything thoroughly so the flavors meld together evenly.
- Soften the Tortillas: Heat the tortillas in the microwave for about 10 seconds. This softens them and makes them pliable enough to roll without cracking.
- Assemble the Taquitos: Place a generous serving of the buffalo chicken mixture onto one side of each tortilla. Carefully roll up each tortilla tightly to encase the filling and prevent spillage during cooking.
- Cook the Taquitos: Heat a skillet over medium heat on the stovetop. Place the rolled taquitos seam side down into the skillet and cook until the underside turns golden brown and crisp, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook the other side similarly until golden and crispy all over.
- Serve: Remove the taquitos from the skillet and let them cool slightly. Garnish with additional chopped green onions. Serve warm with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
Notes
- Using rotisserie chicken reduces prep time and adds great flavor.
- Almond flour tortillas keep the recipe gluten-free and add a subtle nutty taste.
- Microwaving the tortillas briefly is key to preventing cracks when rolling.
- Cook taquitos on medium heat for even browning without burning.
- Serve immediately for best crispiness; leftovers can be reheated in a skillet or oven.
- For extra spice, add a dash of cayenne pepper to the filling mixture.
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