Buffalo Chicken Cream Cheese Taquitos
These Buffalo Chicken Cream Cheese Taquitos are a quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing party appetizer. Creamy, spicy buffalo chicken filling is rolled in tortillas and baked or air-fried until crispy—perfect for game day, potlucks, or a fun weeknight snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 taquitos (about 4-6 servings) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie or leftover grilled/baked chicken)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup buffalo sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 10–12 small (6-inch) flour tortillas (or corn tortillas for gluten-free)
- Cooking spray or oil (for brushing)
- Optional: 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
- Optional: 2 tablespoons finely diced celery
- Optional: Ranch or blue cheese dressing, for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) or air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, buffalo sauce, cheddar cheese, green onions, and garlic powder. Mix until well combined.
- Taste the filling and season with salt and pepper as needed. Add more buffalo sauce or a pinch of cayenne for extra heat, if desired.
- Warm tortillas by stacking them on a microwave-safe plate, covering with a damp paper towel, and microwaving for 30 seconds (45 seconds for corn tortillas) to prevent cracking.
- Place about 2 tablespoons of filling in a line across the lower third of each tortilla. Roll up tightly and place seam side down on a baking sheet.
- Lightly brush or spray each taquito with oil or cooking spray.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes (flipping halfway) until golden and crisp, or air fry for 8-10 minutes at 400°F (200°C), flipping halfway.
- Let taquitos cool for 3-5 minutes before serving. Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
Notes
For best results, fully soften cream cheese before mixing. Don’t overfill tortillas to prevent bursting. Warm tortillas before rolling to avoid cracking, especially with corn tortillas. Flip taquitos halfway through baking for even crispiness. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in oven or air fryer for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 9
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