Flautas are a popular Mexican dish that consists of rolled-up tortillas filled with various ingredients, usually shredded chicken or beef, and then fried until crispy. They are typically served with a variety of toppings such as lettuce, cheese, sour cream, and guacamole. Here is a recipe for making chicken flautas:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12-15 corn tortillas
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Toppings: shredded lettuce, crumbled queso fresco, sour cream, guacamole
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, chopped onion, minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and warm up the tortillas for a few seconds on each side until they are soft and pliable.
- Take a tortilla and place 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture on one end of the tortilla. Roll up the tortilla tightly around the filling and secure with a toothpick.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas and chicken mixture.
- Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the rolled-up tortillas and fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Use tongs to remove the flautas from the frying pan and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain off any excess oil.
- Serve the flautas hot, topped with shredded lettuce, crumbled queso fresco, sour cream, and guacamole. Enjoy!
Flautas are a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for a quick and easy dinner or as a party appetizer. They can be filled with a variety of ingredients, and the toppings can be customized to suit your taste. Give this recipe a try and enjoy the crispy and flavorful chicken flautas!
