Description
Crispy tortilla sticks filled with seasoned taco meat and melty cheese, perfect for a quick family dinner or a party appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 cup cooked taco meat (beef, chicken, or turkey)
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup sour cream (for dipping)
- Oil (for frying or brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat oil in a frying pan if frying.
- Place a tortilla on a clean surface and spread a few tablespoons of taco meat.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the meat and add a spoonful of salsa for flavor.
- Roll the tortilla tightly, securing it with a toothpick if necessary.
- Place the rolled taco sticks on a baking sheet if baking, or gently place them in the hot oil until golden brown if frying.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or fry until crispy and golden.
- Serve warm with a side of sour cream for dipping.
Notes
These taco sticks can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. Leftovers last for up to 3 days and can be reheated in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking and Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco stick
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg