A great way to use leftover chicken, these crunchy baked taquitos are ready in less than 30 minutes. We’ve added a recipe for homemade pantry-staple salsa, but you can use your favorite jarred salsa if you like.
Pro Tip: Be sure to heat the corn tortillas in the microwave wrapped in moist paper towels to make them more pliable when you roll them.
Active time: 15 minutes | Total time: 30 minutes (oven) / 25 minutes (air fryer)
Chicken Taquitos With Salsa
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup (242g) canned diced fire-roasted tomatoes with juice
- ¼ cup (40g) red onion, coarsely chopped
- 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 1 medium clove garlic, peeled
- ½ jalapeno chile, seeded and chopped
- 1 tsp lime juice or white wine vinegar
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 cups (285g) cooked chicken breast, shredded
- ½ cup (57g) cheddar cheese, shredded
- 8 (6-in) corn tortillas
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C) and line a baking sheet with foil; lightly coat with cooking spray. Alternatively, preheat an air fryer to 400°F (204°C).
To make the salsa, combine the tomatoes, onion, cilantro (if using), garlic, jalapeño, lime juice, cumin and salt in a food processor or blender and pulse until mostly smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl.
In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, cheese and 1/4 cup of the salsa; mix well.
Place the tortillas on a plate and wrap them in damp paper towels. Microwave on high for 1 minute, or until soft and pliable. Keep covered.
Spread about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla (keeping remaining tortillas covered), then roll tightly into cylinders. Place seam-side down and lightly brush or spray with olive oil.
Oven method:
Arrange the taquitos on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until crisp and lightly browned.
Air fryer method:
Arrange the taquitos in a single layer in the basket (cook in batches if needed) and air fry for 8–10 minutes, turning halfway through, until crisp and golden brown.
Serve with the salsa on the side.
Serves: 4 | Serving size: 2 taquitos, plus about 1/4 cup salsa
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 253; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 39mg; Sodium: 699mg; Carbohydrate: 28g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 17g
Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 140mg; Calcium: 10%; Vitamin C: 12%
Originally published May 5, 2020; Updated April 2026
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