Taquitos Appetizer Recipe
Three Chicken or Cheese rolled deep fried Taquitos. Topped with Sour Cream, Guacamole and Pico de Gallo.
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Ingredients
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Taquitos
Toppings
Method
Taquitos Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cheese, and salt. Mix well until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- 2
Roll the Taquitos
Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet or microwave until pliable. Place a heaping tablespoon of the chicken and cheese mixture on one end of a tortilla. Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling and secure with a toothpick if necessary. Repeat for all tortillas.
Frying
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Fry the Taquitos
Carefully place the rolled taquitos in the hot oil, a few at a time, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 3-5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the oil and drain on paper towels.
Serving
- 5
Plate the Taquitos
Arrange the fried taquitos on a serving platter. Top each taquito with a dollop of sour cream, guacamole, and a spoonful of pico de gallo.
- 6
Serve
Serve immediately while hot and crispy. Enjoy your delicious taquitos appetizer!
