Crispy Buffalo Chicken Taquitos
These Crispy Buffalo Chicken Taquitos are an easy baked appetizer made with shredded chicken, cream cheese, and buffalo wing sauce wrapped in flour tortillas. They bake up golden and crunchy with a creamy, zesty filling—perfect for parties, game day, or quick snacks.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1 cup Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese, shredded
- 10–12 small flour tortillas (fajita size)
- 2 tbsp butter, melted (or cooking spray)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, and buffalo wing sauce until evenly combined. Fold in shredded cheese.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Warm tortillas in the microwave between damp paper towels for 20–30 seconds until pliable.
- Place 2–3 tablespoons of filling in a line across each tortilla. Roll tightly into a taquito.
- Place taquitos seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet to prevent unrolling.
- Brush tops with melted butter or spray generously with cooking spray. Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Cool for 2–3 minutes before serving. Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing and celery sticks.
Notes
Use buffalo wing sauce (not plain hot sauce) for the best creamy texture. Warm the tortillas before rolling to prevent cracking.