Crispy Chicken Tortilla Cones
Seasoned chicken and onions in creamy sauce, rolled into tortillas, coated, fried until golden, and served with stretchy cheese sauce. Fun handheld party food.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Mexican-inspired
Servings 4
Calories 520 kcal
- 1 | lb | chicken breast | cubed
- 1 | medium | onion | diced
- 1 | tsp | mixed spices |
- 1 | cup | cream sauce |
- 4 | large | tortillas |
- 1 | cup | crushed nuts | for coating
- 2 | cups | oil | for frying
- 1 | cup | cheese sauce | for dipping
Season cubed chicken and dice the onion.
Cook chicken and onion in a hot skillet until golden.
Pour cream sauce over the mixture and simmer briefly.
Warm tortillas and roll each into a cone shape.
Fill the cones with the creamy chicken mixture.
Coat the filled cones in crushed nuts.
Fry in hot oil until deep golden and crisp.
Serve immediately with warm cheese sauce for dipping.
Best eaten fresh while the coating is still crispy.
Store leftover filling separately in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Reheat filling gently and assemble cones just before serving.
Use a neutral oil with a high smoke point for frying.