If you are looking for an easy game day appetizer with bold flavor, these baked buffalo chicken taquitos are a great choice. They are creamy, cheesy, crisp around the edges, and filled with the spicy buffalo chicken flavor so many people love. They are especially perfect for a Super Bowl party, a casual gathering, or any night when you want a snack-style dinner that feels fun without being too heavy.
Buffalo chicken is one of those flavors that always seems to disappear quickly from the table. The tangy heat of buffalo sauce works beautifully with shredded chicken, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese, and rolling everything into flour tortillas makes the filling easy to serve and easy to eat. These taquitos have all the comfort of a classic party appetizer, but they are baked instead of fried, which keeps the recipe simpler and lighter.
Traditional taquitos are often fried until crispy, but baking them is a much easier option for home cooking. There is no hot oil to manage, no splattering, and no need to stand over the stove. A little cooking spray helps the tortillas turn golden brown in the oven while the filling becomes warm and creamy. The result is a tray of baked buffalo chicken taquitos that are crisp, satisfying, and packed with flavor.
This recipe is also a smart option when you want to serve appetizers but still keep things manageable. The filling comes together in one bowl with reduced-fat cream cheese, buffalo sauce, seasonings, cooked shredded chicken, and cheese. Once the tortillas are warmed slightly, the mixture is spooned down the center, rolled tightly, and baked seam-side down. In about 35 minutes total, you have a crowd-pleasing appetizer ready to serve.
These baked buffalo chicken taquitos are delicious with ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, or sour cream for dipping. If you really love buffalo sauce, you can serve extra sauce on the side as well. They are flavorful enough to stand on their own, but the cool dipping sauces balance the heat and make every bite even better.
Baked Buffalo Chicken Taquitos
15 minutes
20 minutes
35 minutes
These baked buffalo chicken taquitos are a simple, lower-fat appetizer made with shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, reduced-fat cream cheese, and shredded cheese. They are creamy on the inside, crisp on the outside, and ideal for game day, parties, or an easy snack-style meal.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
- 1/3 cup buffalo sauce, plus more if desired
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 1/2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; colby and Monterey jack cheese also work well
- 12 6-inch flour tortillas
- Cooking spray
- Ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, or sour cream, for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat.
- In a mixing bowl, stir together the reduced-fat cream cheese and buffalo sauce until smooth. Add the shredded chicken, onion powder, garlic powder, and shredded cheese. Mix until everything is evenly combined. If the filling seems too dry, stir in a little more buffalo sauce.
- Place the tortillas on a microwave-safe plate. Cover them with a damp paper towel and microwave for about 20 seconds to soften them slightly. This makes them easier to roll without tearing.
- Spoon about 2 to 3 tablespoons of the buffalo chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll each tortilla tightly and place it seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray the tops with cooking spray.
- Bake for about 15 minutes. Carefully flip the taquitos over, spray lightly with more cooking spray, and bake for another 5 minutes, or until the tortillas are golden brown and crisp.
Serving Suggestions
Serve these baked buffalo chicken taquitos warm with ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, or sour cream. For extra heat and stronger buffalo flavor, offer additional buffalo sauce on the side. They work well as a party appetizer, a game day snack, or a casual meal when you want something cheesy, spicy, and easy to share.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12
Serving Size:
1 taquito
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 304
Total Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 44mg
Sodium: 544mg
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 1g
Protein: 14g
These baked buffalo chicken taquitos are a reliable appetizer when you want something that feels indulgent but does not require frying. The filling is rich from the cream cheese and shredded cheese, while the buffalo sauce brings the familiar tangy heat. Baking gives the tortillas a lightly crisp texture, making each taquito easy to pick up, dip, and enjoy.
For the best results, roll the tortillas tightly and place them seam-side down on the baking sheet so they hold their shape while baking. Warming the tortillas first is a small step, but it helps prevent cracking and makes the taquitos easier to assemble. Serve them as soon as they come out of the oven for the crispiest texture and the creamiest buffalo chicken filling.
