Crispy Chicken Tortilla Bites
These Crispy Chicken Tortilla Bites are the perfect quick snack when you want something crunchy, golden, and delicious. Made with ground chicken spread over soft tortillas, cut into wedges, dipped in a smooth batter, and coated in crushed cornflakes, they fry up beautifully crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. This recipe is easy to follow, uses simple ingredients, and delivers a fun appetizer that everyone will love. Serve them warm with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy a bite that’s both crunchy and satisfying.
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 1 tortilla wrap
- 270 g chicken breast finely processed or ground
- ⅙ teaspoon salt
- 1/12 teaspoon black pepper a tiny pinch
For the Batter
- 1 egg
- 1 ⅓ tablespoons flour
- 35 ml water
- ⅔ teaspoon baking powder
- ⅙ teaspoon salt
- ⅙ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: a pinch of chili powder
- Optional: a pinch of chili flakes
For the Coating
- ⅔ cup panko or crushed cornflakes ≈ 130 ml
For Frying
- Oil enough to cover the base of your pan
Instructions
- Add the chicken to a food processor and blend until finely ground. Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper, then mix well.
- In a bowl, whisk together the egg, flour, water, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and optional spices until the batter is smooth.
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly over the tortilla, covering the entire surface.
- Cut the tortilla into small wedges or triangles, depending on the size you prefer.
- Dip each wedge into the batter, making sure it is fully coated.
- Press each coated piece into the panko or crushed cornflakes to create a crunchy crust.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat until hot.
- Fry the tortilla bites on both sides until golden and crispy. Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Estimated Calories
Total recipe: ~ 520–580 calories
Per serving (2 servings): ~ 260–290 calories
Calorie Breakdown (approx.)
- Chicken breast (270 g): ~ 300 calories
- Flour + egg + batter ingredients: ~ 110 calories
- Cornflakes/panko coating (⅔ cup): ~ 100–120 calories
- Tortilla (1 medium): ~ 120 calories
- Oil absorbed during frying: ~ 60–100 calories (depends on how much the coating absorbs)
