Crispy Chicken Taquitos

Name: Crispy Chicken Taquitos
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H25M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H25M0.000S
Yield: 8 taquitos
Ingredients: Vegetable oil, for frying; 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken; 1 cup shredded mild white Cheddar cheese; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 cup chunky prepared salsa, plus more for serving, optional; Eight 6-inch flour tortillas; 1/2 cup sour cream, for serving, optional

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Level: Easy

Total: 25 min
Active: 25 min

Yield: 8 taquitos

Level: Easy

Total: 25 min
Active: 25 min

Yield: 8 taquitos

Ingredients

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Vegetable oil, for frying

2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken

1 cup shredded mild white Cheddar cheese

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 cup chunky prepared salsa, plus more for serving, optional

Eight 6-inch flour tortillas

1/2 cup sour cream, for serving, optional

Directions

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Special equipment:

8 toothpicks

Add enough oil to a heavy bottom straight-sided pan to come 2 inches up the sides. Heat over medium heat to 350 degrees F on a deep-fry thermometer.
Meanwhile, mix together the chicken, Cheddar, 1/2 cup salsa and the cumin in a medium bowl. Spoon about a 1/4 cup of the mixture into the center of each tortilla. Roll the tortillas tightly around the filling and secure with a toothpick.
Working in batches of 2 or 3 at a time, place the taquitos in the hot oil and fry, flipping as needed to brown evenly, until crispy and golden brown, about 3 minutes. Using tongs, remove the taquitos to a paper-towel lined plate to drain. Continue with the remaining taquitos. Serve alongside salsa and sour cream for dipping, if desired.