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Crispy Jalapeño Popper Chicken Taquitos

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Crunchy taquitos filled with spicy jalapeños, creamy cheese, and shredded chicken. These crispy bites are easy to bake or air-fry and make a perfect appetizer, party snack, or dinner.

Ingredients

2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie or pre-cooked)

8 oz cream cheese, softened

½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

3–4 jalapeños, seeds removed and finely diced

2 green onions, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

16–20 corn or flour tortillas

2 Tbsp oil or cooking spray

Optional: ranch dressing, sour cream, salsa, diced avocado, chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 °F (or air fryer to 350 °F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix chicken, cream cheese, cheddar, Monterey Jack, jalapeños, green onions, garlic, salt, and pepper until combined.
  3. If using corn tortillas, wrap them in a damp towel and microwave for about 1 minute to soften.
  4. Spoon 2–3 Tbsp of filling down the center of each tortilla. Roll tightly and place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
  5. Brush or spray with oil. Bake for 14–18 minutes, or air fry for 6–8 minutes, until golden and crisp. Optionally, broil 2–3 minutes for extra crunch.
  6. Serve warm, garnished with cilantro and avocado, with optional dips like ranch, sour cream, or salsa.

Notes

Use flour or corn tortillas—soften corn to prevent cracking.

Control spice by adjusting jalapeño quantity and including/removing seeds.

Make vegetarian by swapping chicken with beans and veggies.

To freeze: assemble, freeze on tray, store in bag up to 3 months. Bake from frozen.

Reheat in oven or air fryer for crispiness; avoid microwave for best texture.

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