Flautas
- 🐔 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 🧀 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
- 🌿 ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 🌶️ 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
- 🧂 Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 🌽 12 small corn tortillas
- 🫒 Vegetable oil
- 🥑 Guacamole
- 🍅 Salsa
- 🥛 Sour cream
- 🥗 Shredded lettuce
- 🍋 Lime wedges
Flautas are a traditional Mexican dish featuring tortillas filled with savory ingredients, rolled tightly, and fried until crispy. They are often served with fresh toppings and dipping sauces, making them a popular choice for appetizers or main courses.
Ingredients
• 🐔 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
• 🧀 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
• 🌿 ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 🌶️ 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
• 🧂 Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 🌽 12 small corn tortillas
• 🫒 Vegetable oil, for frying
For Serving
• 🥑 Guacamole
• 🍅 Salsa
• 🥛 Sour cream
• 🥗 Shredded lettuce
• 🍋 Lime wedges
Equipment
• Mixing bowl
• Skillet or frying pan
• Tongs
• Paper towels
• Toothpicks (optional)
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Calories & Macros (per serving)
• Calories: 300
• Protein: 20g
• Carbohydrates: 25g
• Fat: 15g
Instructions
1. Prepare the Filling
o In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, and chopped jalapeño (if using).
o Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
o Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
2. Assemble the Flautas
o Warm the corn tortillas to make them pliable. This can be done by heating them in a dry skillet for a few seconds on each side or wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for about 20 seconds.
o Place approximately 2 tablespoons of the filling mixture along the center of each tortilla.
o Tightly roll the tortilla around the filling to form a cylinder.
o Secure the seam with a toothpick if necessary to keep the flauta from unrolling.
3. Fry the Flautas
o In a skillet or frying pan, heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
o Carefully place a few flautas seam-side down into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
o Fry for 2–3 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
o Use tongs to remove the flautas from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
o Repeat the frying process with the remaining flautas.
4. Serve
o Remove any toothpicks from the flautas before serving.
o Serve the flautas hot, accompanied by guacamole, salsa, sour cream, shredded lettuce, and lime wedges.
Cooking and Serving Tips
• Tortilla Handling: Warming the tortillas before filling and rolling helps prevent them from cracking.
• Filling Variations: Flautas can be filled with various ingredients such as beef, beans, or vegetables to suit different tastes.
• Baking Option: For a lighter version, brush the assembled flautas with oil and bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 15–20 minutes, or until crispy.
• Storage: Leftover flautas can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in an oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness.
Enjoy these crispy and flavorful flautas as a delightful addition to your meal!
