These amazing Keto Pepper Taquitos with bacon & chicken will leave you satisfied amazingly. They are very nutritious, delicious & satisfying, along with being low in carbs. These taquitos feature shredded chicken, chopped bacon, and bell peppers, mixed with cheese & seasonings. This yummy and cheesy filling is wrapped inside the tortilla(low-carb) & baked to have the crispy taquitos. These Keto Pepper Taquitos with bacon & chicken are so friendly that you can keep them in a ready-to-bake state & bake fresh right before serving.
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STATISTICAL OVERVIEW:
- Diet: Keto, low in carbs, high in proteins, free from gluten
- Course: Main/appetizer/snack
- Cuisine: American/Tex-Mex
- Time for prep: Fifteen(15) minutes
- Cooking time: Twenty mins
- Working time(total): ~35 minutes
- Size/serving: ~two taquitos/person
- Total yield: 8 taquitos
- Level of difficulty: Easy
- Mode of cooking: Air-fried/oven-baked
TOOLS:
- A baking mat(silicone)/paper of parchment
- An air fryer/baking sheet
- Tongs/spatula
- A little bowl to mix the spices/egg wash
- Grater, to grate the cheese
- A bowl for mixing, big
- Board & knife for cutting
- A skillet to cook bacon
INGREDIENTS:
- To taste of salt & powdered pepper
- 0.5 cup of bell peppers
- A tbsp. of butter/oil
- 2 cups of chicken
- A quarter teaspoon of hot sauce/chili flakes
- ~8 slices of bacon
- ~eight cheese wraps/tortillas(low-carb)
- Cheese, half cup.
- 0.25 tsp. of smoked paprika
- Powdered garlic, one-fourth tsp.
INGREDIENT NOTES:
BACON:
- It adds protein & smoky flavor. You will need the chopped & cooked slices of bacon. You may swap it with the Turkey bacon, or skipping it will also work.
CHEESE:
- We suggest using the shredded version of Mexican mix/cheddar cheese. They hold the filling well & melt nicely. Use Pepper Jack, Mozzarella, or non-dairy cheese as a replacement.
TORTILLAS(LOW-CARB):
- You will need the low-carb tortillas featuring either flour of almond, coconut, or cheese.
- You may use the wraps(low-carb) made of egg or use the cheese shells as a replacement.
CHICKEN:
- Leftover, rotisserie, or canned, any one of them will work. You need to shred the cooked chicken to use it further.
SPICES:
- Use spices as per the preference of your taste. You may use powdered onion, taco seasoning, your choice of fresh herbs, or cumin.
BELL PEPPERS:
- Use diced bell pepper, of any of your favorite colors, or use a mix of colored bell peppers. They add sweetness, crunch, & color as well. You may go for the diced jalapenos/mushrooms(sauteed).
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Warm up the empty oven at 375 degrees F or an air fryer at 360 degrees F.
- Now, include the bacon(chopped), shredded chicken, spices, bell peppers, & cheese in a big bowl.
- Mix them to incorporate fully to have a smooth filling.
- Grab a tortilla(low-carb) & spread it on the working shelf.
- Dollop around three tbsps. of the prepared filling on one side.
- Roll it tightly & place it on the sheet of parchment with the seam side down.
- Finally, drizzle the rolls’ tops with olive oil/butter.
- Now, shift the tray in the oven/air fryer(heated already).
- Give them ~twenty mins in the oven or ~ten mins if using an air fryer.
- Serve the Keto Pepper Taquitos along with guacamole, sour cream, or any keto dipping sauce.
TIPS:
- Before assembling, warm up the tortillas using the microwave or oven. This will prevent the tearing of tortillas while rolling.
- Each person has a personal level of spice tolerance, so you may increase or decrease the spices like chili flakes, jalapenos hot sauce, etc.
- We advise you not to overfill the taquitos, as they might tear or roll back open.
- You may dip the ends in the beaten eggs or melted cheese to seal shut the edges to avoid leakage while baking.
STORAGE INFO:
REFRIGERATE:
- Shift the leftover taquitos in a container with a lid(sealed). Consume them within ~four days while keeping them refrigerated.
FREEZING:
- Arrange the taquitos on a tray in a single layer. Transfer them to a bag(freezer-safe) once they are frozen solid.
REHEATING:
- You may heat the refrigerated as well as frozen taquitos directly in the oven at 375 degrees F. You only have to give some excess time to the frozen ones.
FAQs:
Which dipping options will work great with these keto taquitos with bacon & chicken?
- You may look for any keto option like guacamole, homemade ranch, sour cream, keto mayonnaise, chipotle mayo, etc.
Can we get low-carb tortillas commercially?
- Yes! Some brands offer tortillas that are low in carbs. Buy from the ones whose label says 4 grams of net carbs/tortilla.
Is that possible to prepare them earlier?
- Yes! you can refrigerate them in a ready-to-bake state for ~24 hours. Just pick & bake them right before serving.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL FACTS/SERVING:
Size/serve: ~two taquitos/person
Calories: ~210 kcal
Carbs in total: Five grams
Fiber: 2 g
Net carbohydrates: Three grams
Fats: 15 grams
Sugar: Less than one gram
Proteins: 15 g
Sodium: 360 milligrams
