Flautas Recipe
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Ingredients
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Filling
Assembly
Method
Filling Preparation
- 1
Cook the Filling
In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, shredded cheese, refried beans, chopped onion, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Flauta Assembly
- 2
Warm the Tortillas
In a dry skillet over medium heat, warm each corn tortilla for about 10-15 seconds on each side until pliable.
- 3
Fill the Tortillas
Place about 2 tablespoons of the filling on one end of each tortilla. Roll tightly and secure with a toothpick if necessary.
Frying
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the Flautas
Carefully place the rolled flautas in the hot oil, frying in batches if necessary. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- 6
Drain the Flautas
Remove the flautas from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serving
- 7
Serve
Serve the flautas hot with sour cream and salsa or guacamole on the side.
