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Buffalo Chicken Taquitos

This recipe creates delicious buffalo chicken taquitos by combining shredded chicken, cream cheese, ranch mix, cheddar, and buffalo sauce, rolling the mixture in corn tortillas, and frying until crispy. Serve with ranch dressing.
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Total Time 35 minutes
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 10 people
Calories 3949.8 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Skillet or Deep Fryer For frying the taquitos
  • 1 Tongs For handling hot taquitos
  • 1 Microwave or Steamer To soften corn tortillas
  • 1 Paper Towels To drain excess oil

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 3 cups Cooked And Shredded Chicken
  • 8 ounces weight Cream Cheese, Softened
  • 1 ounce weight Ranch Dressing Mix
  • 1 cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
  • ½ cups Franks Buffalo Sauce
  • 30 whole Corn Tortillas
  • Ranch Dressing To Serve

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, combine shredded cooked chicken, softened cream cheese, ranch dressing mix, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and Frank's Buffalo Sauce.
  • Mix thoroughly until the filling is well combined and creamy.
  • Warm corn tortillas one at a time in the microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel for 20-30 seconds, or steam them briefly, until pliable.
  • Place a small amount of the chicken filling towards one edge of a warm tortilla.
  • Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling to form a taquito.
  • Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
  • Heat oil in a skillet or deep fryer to 350-375°F (175-190°C).
  • Carefully place a few taquitos into the hot oil, seam-side down, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
  • Fry for 2-4 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
  • Remove taquitos from oil and drain on paper towels; serve hot with ranch dressing.

Notes

Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth filling. When softening corn tortillas, be careful not to overcook them as they can become brittle; just warm enough to roll without cracking. Don't overfill the tortillas, or they may burst during frying. Maintain a consistent oil temperature (around 350-375°F) for even cooking and crispy results. Drain on paper towels immediately after frying to remove excess grease.