Flautas Recipe
Rolled tortillas filled with meat and fried until crispy.
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Ingredients
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Flautas Ingredients
Method
Flautas Preparation
- 1
Prepare the filling
In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken with salt and half of the shredded cheese. Mix well.
- 2
Assemble the flautas
Take a corn tortilla and place 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture in the center. Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling and secure with a toothpick if necessary. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- 3
Fry the flautas
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the rolled tortillas seam-side down. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 4
Serve
Serve the crispy flautas hot with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa on the side.
