Ohhh yes 🌮✨ Rolled Taquitos with Fresh Salsa and Guacamole—crispy, flavorful, and perfect for a party or weeknight snack. Here’s a full recipe:
🌮 Rolled Taquitos with Fresh Salsa & Guacamole
Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Taquitos:
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1 lb (450 g) cooked chicken, beef, or beans
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1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a mix)
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1 tsp cumin
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1 tsp chili powder
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½ tsp garlic powder
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Salt & pepper to taste
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10–12 small corn or flour tortillas
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Oil for frying or spraying (if baking)
For Fresh Salsa:
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2–3 medium tomatoes, diced
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½ small red onion, finely chopped
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1 jalapeño, seeded & minced (optional)
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½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
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1 tsp lime juice
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Salt to taste
For Guacamole:
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2 ripe avocados
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1 small tomato, finely diced
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2 tbsp red onion, minced
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1 tsp lime juice
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Salt & pepper to taste
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Optional: minced garlic or cilantro
Instructions
1. Prepare the Filling
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In a bowl, mix shredded chicken/beef/beans with cheese, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Assemble Taquitos
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Warm tortillas slightly to make them pliable.
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Place 2–3 tbsp filling on one end of each tortilla and roll tightly.
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Secure with a toothpick if needed.
3. Cook Taquitos
Option 1: Frying
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Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
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Fry taquitos seam-side down until golden and crispy, about 2–3 min per side. Drain on paper towels.
Option 2: Baking
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
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Place taquitos on a baking sheet, seam-side down.
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Spray lightly with oil.
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Bake 15–20 min, flipping halfway, until crispy.
4. Make Fresh Salsa
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Combine diced tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Mix gently.
5. Make Guacamole
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Mash avocados in a bowl.
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Stir in tomato, onion, lime juice, salt, and optional garlic/cilantro.
6. Serve
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Serve hot taquitos with fresh salsa and guacamole on the side.
Tips & Variations
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Cheese options: Pepper Jack for spice, or a Mexican blend for classic flavor.
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Protein swaps: Try shrimp, carnitas, or roasted vegetables.
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Air fryer hack: 12–15 min at 400°F (200°C) for perfectly crispy taquitos.
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Extra crispiness: Brush lightly with oil or spray before baking.
These taquitos are crispy, cheesy, and bursting with fresh flavors—perfect for dipping and sharing 😋
If you want, I can give a 5-ingredient shortcut version using just tortillas, chicken, cheese, and pre-made salsa/guacamole—ready in 20 minutes.
Do you want me to do that?