Crispy Chicken Wonton Tacos: Easy, Flavorful Twist on Tacos
A delicious twist on traditional tacos featuring crispy chicken and wonton wrappers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 tacos
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 cup lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 package wonton wrappers
- 1 cup vegetable oil, for frying
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cheese, lettuce, salsa, and taco seasoning.
- Lay out a wonton wrapper and place a spoonful of the filling in the center.
- Fold the wrapper to create a taco shape and seal the edges.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry each taco until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with additional salsa and toppings as desired.
Notes
- For extra crunch, bake the wonton wrappers before adding the filling.
- These tacos can be assembled ahead of time and fried just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg