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High Protein BBQ Chicken Taquitos
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Wrap 5 tortillas at a time in a damp paper towel and then foil. Warm in the oven for 10 minutes to soften.
2
In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, barbecue sauce, chopped red onion, Greek yogurt, cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
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Once tortillas are warm and pliable, spoon about 2–3 tablespoons of the mixture into each tortilla and roll tightly into taquito shapes.
4
Lightly spray each taquito with cooking spray.
5
For air fryer: Place in air fryer basket and cook at 400°F for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway.
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For oven: Bake at 380°F for 20–25 minutes until golden and crispy.
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Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce or enjoy as a meal prep option.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Dry Your Chicken Thoroughly 🌪️Pat the rotisserie chicken completely dry with paper towels before shredding to remove excess moisture, which prevents soggy taquitos and ensures maximum crispiness when air-fried.
- Pre-Toast Your Tortillas 🔥Lightly warm the corn tortillas over a gas flame or in a dry skillet for 10-15 seconds before filling to make them more pliable and less likely to crack during rolling and frying.
- Use Greek Yogurt as a Moisture Seal 🥄Spread a thin layer of Greek yogurt on the inside of each tortilla before adding filling—it acts as a barrier to prevent barbecue sauce from soaking through and keeps taquitos crispy longer.
- Freeze Before Air-Frying ❄️Refrigerate or freeze assembled taquitos for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours) before air-frying to help them hold their shape and achieve an even, golden-brown exterior.
- Bloom Your Spices in the BBQ Sauce 🌶️Mix the smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder directly into the barbecue sauce 5 minutes before using to allow the flavors to fully integrate and intensify throughout the filling.
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High Protein
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