Flautas
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
12 flautas
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Calories
221 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Flautas
Description
The Flautas recipe features a filling made from shredded rotisserie chicken, sautéed yellow onion and jalapeno, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, mild green chiles, lime juice, and shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese. The mixing of spices and lime juice creates a flavorful, slightly spicy interior balanced by creamy melted cheese.
Flour tortillas are warmed to make them pliable, then filled with about 3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture and rolled tightly. The flautas can be baked on a wire rack at 425°F for crisp edges or fried in hot oil until golden brown for a more traditional texture. An air fryer method is also described for a crispy finish with less oil.
They are typically served topped with shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, chopped green onions, and crumbled queso fresco, enhancing fresh and creamy notes. Variations in tortilla size affect portion and quantity.
Cooking methods provide options for different textures and health preferences. Baking on a wire rack prevents sogginess by allowing air circulation. Frying yields a crisp exterior with a tender filling. Using rotisserie chicken simplifies preparation while delivering savory protein.
Ingredients
For the flautas:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1/2 yellow onion chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and minced
- 3 cups chicken we use rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 4 oz green chile mild
- 1 tablespoon lime juice fresh
- 3 cups cheddar cheese or Mexican blend cheese, shredded
- 12 flour tortillas
For the Toppings:
- lettuce shredded
- Pico de Gallo
- salsa
- guacamole
- sour cream
- green onion chopped
- queso fresco crumbled
Instructions
- To bake the flautas in the oven, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Set a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and jalapeno. Cook until soft, about 4 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked onion, jalapeno, shredded cooked chicken, cumin, chili powder, salt, garlic powder, paprika, green chiles, and lime juice. Stir in the shredded cheese.
- Heat the tortillas in the microwave for about 30 seconds so they are pliable. Place a flour tortilla on a flat surface. Add about 3 tablespoons of the filling to the bottom third of each tortilla then tightly roll up tortillas and place seam side down on the wire rack. Continue rolling until you are out of filling.
- Make sure the flautas are in a single layer on the wire rack and that they are not touching. Spray generously with cooking oil or brush with oil. Bake for 18 to 23 minutes or until flautas are golden brown and crisp. If you want them extra crispy, you can broil them briefly, but watch them closely.
Notes
- Frying flautas requires enough oil heated to 375°F and cooking in batches to maintain oil temperature and crispness.
- To keep flautas warm after cooking, place them on a baking sheet in a 200°F oven until ready to serve.
- Air frying at 400°F with oil spray provides a crispy alternative to frying without the extra oil absorption.
- If using smaller tortillas, use less filling per flauta to maintain shape and increase yield.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12flautas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 221 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 221kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 519mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 401IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 243mg | 24% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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