Chicken Flautas
These crispy Chicken Flautas are filled with a flavorful shredded chicken and cheese mixture, then fried to golden perfection! They're easy to make and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Serve with your favorite toppings for a delicious meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin
- 12 small corn tortillas
- 3 cups vegetable oil, for frying
- 0.5 cup sour cream, for serving
- 0.25 cup chopped cilantro, for serving
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, salsa, chili powder, and cumin. Mix well to combine.
- Warm the tortillas in a microwave or on a dry skillet until they are soft and pliable.
- Place about 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla. Roll up tightly.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Fry the flautas in batches, turning frequently, until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch.
- Remove the flautas from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve immediately with sour cream and chopped cilantro.
Notes
These flautas are great for a quick weeknight meal. You can also add other toppings, such as guacamole, pico de gallo, or your favorite hot sauce.