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Buffalo Chicken Crispy Tacos

Buffalo Chicken Crispy Tacos

These Buffalo Chicken Crispy Tacos are the perfect mix of spicy, crispy, and creamy. With shredded chicken tossed in tangy buffalo sauce, melty cheddar cheese, and a golden fried shell, they’re a quick, crowd-pleasing favorite.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Ranch or blue cheese dressing (optional)

Instructions

  1. Warm a skillet over medium heat and pour in the oil.
  2. In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and cream cheese until well combined.
  3. Soften tortillas if needed. Spoon the chicken mixture onto one half of each tortilla and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese. Fold in half.
  4. Fry tacos in the skillet for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Do this in batches if needed.
  5. Top with chopped onions, cilantro, and a drizzle of dressing if using. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Don’t overfill the tacos or they’ll be hard to crisp and flip.
  • Use a wire rack instead of paper towels to keep them crispy after frying.
  • Pre-warm tortillas to avoid cracking when folding.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 820mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 21g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg

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