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Chicken Flautas

Chicken Flautas: 5 Amazing Tips for Crispy Perfection

  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 10 flautas 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Crispy rolled tortillas filled with shredded chicken.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 10 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

Instructions

  1. Mix chicken, cheese, salt, cumin, and chili powder in a bowl.
  2. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
  3. Soften tortillas in the microwave for 30 seconds.
  4. Spoon chicken mixture onto each tortilla and roll tightly.
  5. Fry flautas in hot oil until golden brown on all sides.
  6. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Notes

  • Serve with salsa or guacamole.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 flauta
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: Chicken Flautas, Mexican Recipe, Appetizer