Flautas
Flautas - flour tortillas filled with tender meat, cheese, salsa, and then fried (or air-fried) to crispy golden perfection! Great appetizer, dinner and even freezer friendly.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 4 oz can chopped green chilies drained
- 1 Tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 12 small tortillas
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Fill a large skillet with about 1 inch of oil. Heat over medium high heat, until about 360º F.Oil for frying
- In a bowl mix together chicken, green chilies, taco seasoning, salsa, and cheese until evenly combined.3 cups cooked shredded chicken, 4 oz can chopped green chilies, 1 Tablespoon taco seasoning, 1/2 cup salsa, 1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Heat flour tortillas in a towel, for 45 seconds or until they are warm and don't crack when you fold them.12 small tortillas
- Fill each tortilla with about 1/4 cup of filling, spreading into a thin layer. Roll up and place seam side down on a plate or baking dish.
- Place 4-5 rolled tortillas into the hot oil and cook for 4-5 minutes, turning to make sure they are evenly golden brown.
- Remove and place them on a paper towel lined plate to cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
In Mexico you would use corn tortillas for this recipe. In the US flautas are often made with flour tortillas. so you can pick which type of tortilla you would like.
Air Fryer & Baked Oven Instructions
Brush them with a little bit of oil and then place a single layer in the basket of the air fryer and cook on 400º for about 5-6 minutes per side. Just keep an eye on them until they are nice and golden brown.
Nutrition
Calories: 564kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 961mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g
