Flautas Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tortillas
Filling
Frying
Toppings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Filling
In a large bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, shredded cheese, refried beans, chopped onion, chopped cilantro, salt, and ground cumin. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- 2
Warm the Tortillas
In a dry skillet over medium heat, warm the corn tortillas for about 20 seconds on each side, or until pliable. Keep them covered with a kitchen towel to prevent drying out.
Assembly
- 3
Fill the Tortillas
Take a warmed tortilla and place about 2 tablespoons of the filling mixture at one end of the tortilla. Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling, tucking in the sides as you go to secure the filling inside.
- 4
Repeat
Continue the process with the remaining tortillas and filling until all are rolled.
Frying
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a large frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
- 6
Fry the Flautas
Carefully place the rolled flautas seam-side down in the hot oil. Fry in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy, about 3-5 minutes per batch. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Serving
- 7
Serve the Flautas
Plate the flautas and serve hot with sour cream, salsa, shredded lettuce, and sliced avocado on the side.