Description
Crispy, golden Buffalo Chicken Taquitos filled with creamy buffalo chicken and cheddar cheese, baked or air-fried for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or easy dinner.
Ingredients
2 cups shredded chicken (about 10 oz)
½ cup buffalo sauce
4 oz cream cheese (softened)
1 tbsp ranch seasoning (optional)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
10–12 small (6-inch) tortillas (flour or corn)
Cooking spray or oil (as needed)
Optional garnishes: chopped green onions, extra buffalo sauce, ranch or blue cheese dip
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (or air fryer to 375°F).
In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, buffalo sauce, and ranch seasoning. Mix until smooth.
Stir in shredded chicken and half of the cheddar cheese until evenly coated.
Warm tortillas briefly in the microwave to make them flexible.
Spoon about 2 tablespoons of filling onto the lower third of each tortilla. Roll tightly and place seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Lightly spray or brush the taquitos with cooking oil.
Bake for 12–15 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until golden and crisp. (Air fry for 7–8 minutes, flipping halfway.)
Serve hot with ranch or blue cheese dressing, celery sticks, and extra buffalo sauce if desired.
Notes
For gluten-free taquitos, use certified gluten-free corn tortillas.
Freeze unbaked taquitos for up to 3 months; bake from frozen, adding 3–5 minutes to cooking time.
To reduce heat, blend buffalo sauce with ranch dressing or Greek yogurt.
Pepper Jack or Monterey Jack cheese can replace cheddar for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Snack
- Method: Bake or Air Fry
- Cuisine: American