Homemade Chicken Taquitos: Crispy, Cheesy, and Delicious!

Craving crispy, cheesy, and flavor-packed taquitos? These Homemade Chicken Taquitos are the perfect meal or snack! Using rotisserie chicken makes them super easy, while cream cheese, sour cream, and salsa create a creamy and flavorful filling.

Perfect for dipping, meal prepping, or serving at a party, these taquitos are baked or air-fried for a crispy golden finish without deep frying.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✔ Quick & Easy – Uses rotisserie chicken for convenience.
✔ Crispy Without Frying – Baked or air-fried, not deep-fried.
✔ Great for Meal Prep – Freeze for later!
✔ Customizable – Add spices, cheese, or veggies.

Ingredients

1 rotisserie chicken, shredded
1 block (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sour cream
1/2 cup salsa
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
10 small flour tortillas
Cooking spray or olive oil

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Preheat & Prepare

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or set your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

Step 2: Make the Filling

In a large bowl, mix together shredded chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, salsa, garlic powder, cumin, and chili powder.
Stir in shredded cheese until well combined.

Step 3: Assemble the Taquitos

Warm tortillas for 10-15 seconds in the microwave to make them more flexible.
Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto one side of each tortilla.
Roll the tortilla tightly, placing it seam-side down on the baking sheet.

Step 4: Bake or Air Fry

To Bake: Lightly spray taquitos with cooking spray or brush with oil. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
To Air Fry: Place taquitos in a single layer in the air fryer basket and air fry for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Serving Suggestions

🌮 Dipping Sauces – Serve with guacamole, sour cream, or queso.
🌿 Fresh Garnishes – Top with cilantro, diced tomatoes, or jalapeños.
🧀 Extra Cheesy – Sprinkle more cheese on top before baking.

Make-Ahead & Freezing Tips

❄ To Freeze – Place assembled taquitos on a baking sheet in the freezer for 1 hour, then transfer them to a zip-top bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.
🔥 To Reheat – Bake from frozen at 400°F for 20-25 minutes, or air fry at 375°F for 10-12 minutes.

Final Thoughts

These Homemade Chicken Taquitos are cheesy, crispy, and incredibly flavorful—the perfect quick meal or snack! Whether you bake or air-fry them, they’re sure to be a hit. Make a big batch and enjoy them fresh or from the freezer anytime!