How to Make Crispy Flautas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Flautas, also known as taquitos, are a beloved Mexican dish that features a crispy, golden tortilla filled with flavorful ingredients. These delicious handheld treats are perfect for snacking, lunch, or dinner, and can be filled with a variety of ingredients, making them a versatile and beloved dish in Mexican cuisine. One popular variation of flautas is the crispy flautas, which are made with a golden, crunchy exterior that encases a delicious, savory filling. In this recipe, we will show yo...

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • ½ green bell pepper, chopped
  • ½ onion, finely diced
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
  • ¾ cup water
  • 1 (10 ounce) package corn tortillas (such as Ortega®)
  • ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 24 toothpicks
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 12 flautas

  • Heat 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the bell pepper and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high and stir in the chicken breast. Cook and stir until the chicken breast is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. Shred the chicken using two forks. Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Simmer until the liquid has evaporated, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Stir in the Cheddar cheese, then remove from heat, and set aside.
  • Lightly brush each corn tortilla will a layer of salsa. Spread about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture in a line along the bottom edge of the tortilla. Tightly roll the tortilla into a cylinder, and secure the ends with one or two toothpicks. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  • Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a large skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Fry the flautas in the preheated oil, no more than 4 at a time, until golden and crisp, about 4 minutes. Drain the flautas on a paper towel-lined plate. Discard toothpicks and top finished flautas with remaining salsa.
  • Nutrition

    321 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 49mg
    • Sodium: 717mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 128mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 350mg