Chicken Taquitos

Ingredients

• 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
• ⅓ cup shredded cheese like Chihuahua, Oaxaca, Mozzarella, or Monterey Jack.
• ¼ cup green onions (chopped)
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper or paprika
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast (Use rotisserie chicken preferably)
• 1 cup corn kernels  (frozen (thawed) or from a can)
• 10 corn tortillas
• 2 Tablespoons vegetable or avocado oil to coat the tortillas
• Finely shredded lettuce, Mexican lime crema, salsa roja (or your favorite salsa), fresh lime juice, and guacamole.

Steps

1. 1

   In a medium bowl mix together the cream cheese, cheese, onion and spices. Add the chicken and corn kernels. Stir to combine well.

2. 2

   Warm the tortillas until pliable (microwave wrapped in a damp towel or heat briefly on a skillet).

3. 3

   Spoon about 2–3 tablespoons of filling in a line across the lower third of each tortilla. Tightly roll the tortilla around the filling to form a taquito. Place seam-side down to prevent unrolling.

4. 4

   Arrange the taquitos seam-side down on a baking sheet or air fryer basket. Lightly brush or spray all sides with oil to help them crisp evenly.

5. 5

   Bake: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Bake for 18–22 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crisp.

6. 6

   Air Fry: Preheat air fryer to 400°F (205°C). Air fry for 8–10 minutes, turning once, until crisp and lightly browned.

7. 7

   Enjoy while warm and top with your favorite garnishes.