Ingredients:
– 8-10 flour tortillas
– 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
– 6 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
– 1/2 cup ranch dressing
– 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
– Cooking oil for frying
Instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, ranch dressing, and chopped cilantro. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly combined.
2. Warm the flour tortillas in the microwave for about 20 seconds to make them more pliable. This will make rolling the taquitos easier.
3. Place a spoonful of the chicken bacon ranch mixture onto each tortilla and spread it out in a line down the center. Roll up the tortilla tightly around the filling and secure with a toothpick. Repeat this process for the remaining tortillas.
4. Heat cooking oil in a deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat. You want enough oil to fully submerge the taquitos. Carefully add the taquitos to the hot oil in batches, seam-side down. Fry them for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until they turn golden brown and crispy. Use tongs to flip them halfway through.
5. Once the taquitos are cooked, remove them from the oil and transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
6. Serve the chicken bacon ranch taquitos hot with your favorite dipping sauces, such as salsa, guacamole, or additional ranch dressing.
Enjoy your delicious Chicken Bacon Ranch Taquitos!
