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May 9, 2025

These High Protein BBQ Chicken Taquitos are the ultimate macro-friendly snack or meal prep option. Made with shredded rotisserie chicken, tangy barbecue sauce, low-fat cheese, and creamy Greek yogurt, they’re packed into corn tortillas and air-fried to crispy perfection. With bold smoky flavor and a satisfying crunch, each taquito delivers high protein with low calories. Perfect for busy days, game nights, or healthy cravings.

12 Ingredients

Ingredients

taquitos

Warning0 allergens identified

Instructions

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.

In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, barbecue sauce, chopped red onion, Greek yogurt, cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.

Once tortillas are warm and pliable, spoon about 2–3 tablespoons of the mixture into each tortilla and roll tightly into taquito shapes.

Lightly spray each taquito with cooking spray.

For air fryer: Place in air fryer basket and cook at 400°F for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway.

For oven: Bake at 380°F for 20–25 minutes until golden and crispy.

Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce or enjoy as a meal prep option.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Tortilla Softening Hack 🌯
Quickly microwave corn tortillas for 15-20 seconds between damp paper towels to prevent cracking when rolling taquitos.
Protein Shredding Pro Tip 🍗
Use two forks or a stand mixer to shred rotisserie chicken for the most consistent and effortless texture in your taquitos.
Crispy Air Fry Technique 💨
Spray taquitos lightly with cooking spray and arrange in a single layer, ensuring they don't touch for maximum crispiness in the air fryer.
Flavor Boosting Seasoning Trick 🌶️
Toast dry spices like smoked paprika and onion powder in a dry skillet for 30 seconds before mixing into the chicken to intensify their flavor profile.
Yogurt Dip Temperature Hack 🥄
Let Greek yogurt come to room temperature and mix in spices 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and develop a more complex taste.