Flautas, also known as taquitos, are a traditional Mexican dish consisting of rolled-up corn tortillas filled with a variety of ingredients and then fried or baked. Flautas are a popular street food and can also be served as an appetizer or main course. The fillings for flautas can vary widely, but some common options include shredded chicken, beef, or pork, as well as potatoes, beans, and cheese. Flautas are typically served with salsa, guacamole, and sour cream, and can be accompanied by rice and beans. This article provides three different recipes for flautas: shredded chicken flautas, flautas with salsa verde, and sweet potato flautas. The recipes include step-by-step instructions and helpful tips for making delicious and authentic flautas at home. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, these recipes will guide you through the process of creating this classic Mexican dish.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
EASY CHICKEN FLAUTAS
Rolled tacos; these are the best. I learned how to make them and my husband loved them.
Provided by Starla Barnes
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Wraps and Rolls
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; stir flour into butter until smooth. Add onion to flour-butter mixture; cook and stir until onion is softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Mix black olives, lemon juice, oil, paprika, black pepper, and salt into onion mixture; cook and stir until heated through, about 2 minutes. Stir chicken into mixture and remove skillet from heat and cover.
- Heat oil in a large, heavy saucepan or deep-fryer.
- Fill tortillas with chicken mixture. Roll tortilla around filling and secure with a toothpick.
- Fry the rolled tortillas, working in batches, in the hot oil until browned, about 2 minutes. Transfer fried tortillas to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon or tongs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.7 calories, Carbohydrate 31.4 g, Cholesterol 34.9 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 366.8 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
CHICKEN FLAUTAS
Chicken Flautas is a Mexican dish. If desired serve with sour cream, picante sauce and/or Spanish rice.
Provided by Arlene Spurlock
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Spicy
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl combine the shredded chicken, picante sauce and ground cumin. Mix together.
- In a small skillet heat vegetable oil over medium high heat. Place a corn tortilla in the oil for 1 to 2 seconds on either side to soften. Repeat with all of the tortillas (if possible, have someone help you do this). Place tortillas on paper towel to soak up some of the oil.
- Put 1 tablespoon of the chicken mixture in the center of a tortilla and sprinkle some cheese on top. Roll up tortilla and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet, seam side down. Repeat with all of the tortillas until chicken mixture is gone. If there is any cheese left over, sprinkle it over the rolled tortillas.
- Bake tortillas in the preheated oven for 15 to 25 minutes or until tortillas are a little crispy and golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 134.6 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
CHICKEN FLAUTAS RECIPE
Delicious, crunchy chicken flautas filled with shredded chicken, salsa, cheese, and more! They can be fried, air fried or even baked into a delicious and easy dinner or appetizer.
Provided by Lil' Luna
Categories Appetizer Main Course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with enough oil to reach 2 inches up the side of the pan. Heat over medium heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reads 375 degrees F.
- In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, salsa, diced chiles, cheese, garlic salt and pepper.
- Working with 4 tortillas at a time, spread a heaping spoonful along the middle of each tortilla. Roll tortilla tightly around the filling and secure with a toothpick.
- Using tongs, hold each flauta in hot oil until firm, then release to continue cooking. Cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes, then remove to a paper towel-lined plate and immediately season with salt.
- Keep flautas warm in the oven on a sheet tray while assembling and cooking the remaining tortillas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 372 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CHICKEN FLAUTAS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Scoop the avocado flesh into a blender. Add the sour cream and the juice of 1/2 lime and pulse until smooth. Season with salt.
- Squeeze the remaining 1/2 lime over the radishes in a small bowl and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Toss the chicken with 3/4 cup salsa in a medium bowl.
- Heat 3/4 inch of vegetable oil in a Dutch oven or large skillet over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 375 degrees F.
- Meanwhile, wrap the tortillas in paper towels and microwave until soft, about 45 seconds. Spoon the chicken mixture down the middle of the tortillas. Fold in the ends and roll up like a burrito; secure with toothpicks.
- Working in batches, fry the flautas in the oil, turning as needed, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove with tongs; drain on paper towels and remove the toothpicks. Serve with the avocado cream, radishes, cilantro, lime wedges and the remaining 3/4 cup salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 831, Fat 41 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Cholesterol 157 milligrams, Sodium 1321 milligrams, Carbohydrate 70 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 46 grams
CHICKEN FLAUTAS WITH AVOCADO CREAM
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with enough oil to reach 2 inches up the side of the pan. Heat over medium heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reads 375 degrees F. To make the flautas: In a pan over medium heat melt butter and saute onions and jalapenos until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, and cayenne pepper and cook until fragrant, another 2 minutes. Add chicken and salsa; stir to combine. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro, cheese and lime juice. Let cool slightly.
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees F.
- Working with 4 tortillas at a time, spread a heaping spoonful along the middle of each tortilla. Roll tortilla tightly around the filling and secure with a toothpick. Using tongs, hold each flauta in hot oil until firm, then release to continue cooking. Cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes, then remove to a paper towel-lined plate and immediately season with salt. Keep flautas warm in the oven on a sheet tray while assembling and cooking the remaining tortillas.
- To make the Avocado Cream: In a serving bowl, mash avocado, sour cream and lime juice until smooth. Season with salt, to taste.
- To serve, arrange flautas on a platter of shredded lettuce and serve with Avocado Cream on the side.
FLAUTAS WITH SHREDDED CHICKEN
Flautas means "little flutes" in spanish and refers to the shape of these crispy filled tortillas. The chicken in flavored with chiles, onion, and tomato. At first I was a bit worried about the chicken being too spicy, but once it was cooked with the tortilla wrapped around it the heat was just perfect for us. You might consider using less chiles. From Williams Sonoma Mexican
Provided by cookiedog
Categories Chicken
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a frying pan over medium-high heat, warm the tablespoon oil. Add the onion, chiles, and garlic and saute until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in teh tomato and continue to cook, stirry constantly, until the mixture thickens and the color changes, about 3 minutes. Fold in the chicken, season to taste with sea salt, and heat thoroughly. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Place a heavy frying pan over medium-high heat until hot. Lay a tortilla on the pan a few seconds until hot. Transfer it to a plate and arrange several tablespoons of the chicken filling across the lower third of the tortilla. Tightly roll the tortilla up into a tube to make a flauta, secure with a toothpick and set aside. Repeat with the remaining tortillas. (I usually fry them as I make them to cut down on prep time and keep the tortillas from cracking).
- In a bowl, toss the lettuce with the lime juice. Spread it out on a serving plate or on individual plates, dividing it evenly.
- Pour oil to a depth of at least 3/4 inch into a deep heavy frying pan and heat over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers and registers 350 on a deep-frying thermometer. Add the flautas, a few at a time, and fry until crisp and pale gold on all sides, about 4 minutes. Using tongs, transfer them to paper towels to drain. Keep warm in a low oven while frying the rest.
- Place al lthe flautas on the lettuce on the platter, or arrange 2 or 3 flautas on each plate. Spoon 1/2 cup salsa across the flautas in a ribbon, then top with the crema and the radishes. Serve at once, accompanied with more salsa, crema, and guacamole if desired.
Tips:
- To make the most flavorful flautas, use a well-seasoned shredded chicken filling. You can season the chicken with a variety of spices, such as chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Be sure to use a sturdy tortilla that can hold the filling without breaking. Corn tortillas are a good option, as they are less likely to tear than flour tortillas.
- To prevent the flautas from becoming soggy, fry them in hot oil until they are golden brown and crispy. You can also bake them in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20 minutes.
- Serve the flautas with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and cheese.
Conclusion:
Flautas are a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a party or a quick and easy meal. With a little planning, you can make flautas that are even better than the ones you get at your favorite restaurant. So next time you are looking for a fun and flavorful meal, give flautas a try. You won't be disappointed!
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