Description
Sizzling Mexican chicken flautas combine crispy tortillas with savory shredded chicken, creating a perfect appetizer or main course. Cheese, salsa, and creamy garnishes complete this crowd-pleasing dish you’ll want to enjoy again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 12 (6-inch) flour tortillas
- ½ cup salsa
- 1 (4 oz/113 g) can diced chiles
- Vegetable or canola oil, for frying
- Shredded lettuce
- Chopped tomatoes
- Green salsa
- Guacamole
- Cilantro Ranch dressing
- Garlic salt with parsley flakes, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to a gentle 200°F (95°C) to keep flautas warm and crisp after frying, creating a perfect holding station.
- Oil Heating: Fill a large, deep saucepan with oil and heat to a precise 375°F (190°C) over medium flame, creating the ideal frying environment.
- Filling Creation: Blend shredded chicken with melted cheese, salsa, roasted green chiles, garlic salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl, ensuring a harmonious and flavorful mixture.
- Tortilla Assembly: Spread the chicken mixture evenly across soft tortillas, positioning the filling strategically to facilitate smooth rolling.
- Rolling and Securing: Tightly roll each tortilla into a compact cylinder, using toothpicks to prevent unraveling during the frying process.
- Frying Technique: Carefully lower the rolled flautas into the hot oil using tongs, rotating gently until they transform into a crisp, golden-brown delicacy.
- Final Touches: Drain the fried flautas on paper towels, seasoning with a light salt sprinkle, then transfer to the warm oven to maintain optimal temperature and crunchiness.
- Serving Presentation: Arrange the flautas on a platter accompanied by fresh lettuce, ripe tomatoes, green salsa, creamy guacamole, and cilantro ranch dressing for a vibrant and appetizing display.
Notes
- Prep Ahead for Perfection: Shred chicken and mix filling ingredients in advance to streamline the cooking process and reduce last-minute stress.
- Master Oil Temperature: Use a kitchen thermometer to ensure oil hits exactly 375°F, preventing soggy or burnt flautas and guaranteeing a crispy golden exterior.
- Secure Rolling Technique: Pin each flauta carefully with toothpicks to prevent unwrapping during frying, creating neat, compact rolls that hold their shape.
- Smart Serving Strategy: Keep finished flautas warm in a low-temperature oven while frying remaining batches, maintaining optimal crunchiness and temperature for a delightful dining experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg