Yum — Rolled Taquitos with Fresh Salsa and Guacamole is the ultimate crispy, flavor-packed Mexican-inspired meal! 🌮🥑🍅
You get golden, crunchy taquitos (either fried or baked), cool creamy guacamole, and zesty fresh salsa — all made from scratch. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or dinner platter.
Here’s a full recipe you can follow 👇
🌯 Rolled Taquitos with Fresh Salsa & Guacamole
🧂 Ingredients
For the taquitos
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12 corn tortillas (6-inch)
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2 cups shredded cooked chicken, beef, or pork (or beans for vegetarian)
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½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
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½ tsp cumin
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½ tsp chili powder
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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Oil, for frying (or brushing if baking)
For the fresh salsa
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2 Roma tomatoes, finely diced
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½ small onion, finely diced
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1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
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¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
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Juice of 1 lime
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Salt, to taste
For the guacamole
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2 ripe avocados
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1 tbsp lime juice
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2 tbsp onion, finely chopped
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1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
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Salt & pepper, to taste
🔥 Instructions
1. Make the taquito filling
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In a bowl, mix shredded meat (or beans), cheese, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
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Warm the corn tortillas slightly (in the microwave for 20–30 seconds wrapped in a damp paper towel or on a hot skillet) until soft and pliable.
2. Assemble
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Spoon 2–3 tablespoons of filling along one edge of each tortilla.
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Roll tightly and secure with a toothpick if needed.
3. Cook
To fry:
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Heat ½ inch of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
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Fry 4–5 taquitos at a time, turning until golden and crispy (about 2–3 minutes per side).
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Drain on paper towels.
To bake (lighter version):
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
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Place taquitos seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Brush or spray lightly with oil.
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Bake 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway, until crisp and golden.
🍅 Fresh Salsa
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Mix diced tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a small bowl.
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Chill until serving (flavor improves as it sits!).
🥑 Guacamole
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Mash avocados in a bowl.
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Add lime juice, onion, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
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Mix to your preferred texture — chunky or smooth.
🍽️ To Serve
Arrange hot taquitos on a plate and serve with small bowls of salsa and guacamole for dipping.
Optional garnishes: shredded lettuce, sour cream, queso fresco, or hot sauce. 🔥
💡 Tips & Variations
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Cheesy beef version: Use ground beef cooked with taco seasoning and add cheese.
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Crispier tortillas: After baking, broil for 1–2 minutes.
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Air fryer option: 400°F for 8–10 minutes, turning once.
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Storage: Keep leftover taquitos crisp in the oven at 375°F for 5 minutes before serving again.
Would you like me to give you a baked or air fryer-only version next (less oil, same crunch)?
