Name: DIY Baked Taquitos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 0.5 cup black beans; 0.5 cup corn kernels; 0.5 cup chicken; 1 cup mexican blend cheese; 1 tsp ground cumin; 0.25 tsp garlic powder; 0.5 tsp kosher salt; 12 flour tortillas

I’m getting totally jazzed for one of my favorite times of year, Cinco de Mayo! What better way to celebrate with a group than these DIY Taquitos! When the taquitos come out of the oven they’re crunchy and toasty on the outside, melted and flavorful inside. They’re totally satisfying and a ton of fun to eat too!

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35 m

Mexican

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DIY Baked Taquitos

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 F.

Set out the tortillas and toppings, and let everyone fill their own taquito with 2 tablespoons of their favorite filling. Alternatively, you can combine the filling ingredients and place 2 tablespoons of the mixture in each tortilla.

Roll up the taquitos, and place seam-side down on a foil-lined cookie sheet, spray the tops lightly with cooking oil and bake for 25 minutes, until golden brown.

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Dry Your Tortillas First 🌯
Lightly toast flour tortillas in a dry skillet for 10-15 seconds before filling to remove excess moisture, which prevents sogginess and helps them crisp up beautifully in the oven.
Seal the Seam with Oil 🫒
Brush the seam of each rolled taquito with a light coating of oil before baking to create a crispy, golden exterior that locks in the filling while preventing unrolling.
Season Your Filling Generously 🧂
Mix your cumin, garlic powder, and kosher salt directly into the chicken and bean mixture while cooking, rather than just seasoning at the end, for deeper flavor penetration throughout the filling.
Use a Sheet Pan Rack 📍
Arrange taquitos seam-side down on a wire rack set over your baking sheet to allow hot air to circulate underneath for even, crispier cooking on all sides.
Bake at High Temperature for Crunch 🔥
Preheat your oven to 425°F and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown; the high heat creates a crispy exterior while the melted cheese and warm filling stay perfectly creamy inside.