Flautas

Name: Flautas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 8 flour tortillas (6-8 inch); 2 cups shredded cooked chicken; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup diced green chiles (canned), drained; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; to taste salt and pepper; 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying); 1/2 cup sour cream (for serving); 1/2 cup salsa (for serving); 2 tbsp fresh cilantro (for garnish), chopped

Crispy fried rolled tortillas filled with shredded chicken or beef. Golden, crunchy, and perfect for appetizers or a light meal.

35 minEasyServes 4320 cal/serving

MexicanAppetizerStovetopStandard

Ingredients

8 flour tortillas (6-8 inch)
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup diced green chiles (canned), drained
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
to taste salt and pepper
2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
1/2 cup sour cream (for serving)
1/2 cup salsa (for serving)
2 tbsp fresh cilantro (for garnish), chopped

Instructions

1

In a bowl, combine 2 cups shredded cooked chicken, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup drained diced green chiles (canned), 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and salt and pepper. Mix well.
2

Warm each 8 flour tortillas (6-8 inch) in a dry skillet for a few seconds to make them pliable.
3

Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla. Roll tightly, tucking in the sides to create a sealed bundle.
4

Heat 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying) in a large skillet or pot to 350°F. Working in batches, carefully place the rolled flautas seam-side down in the hot oil.
5

Fry for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
6

Serve warm with 1/2 cup sour cream (for serving) and 1/2 cup salsa (for serving) for dipping. Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish).

Questions

Can I make Flautas dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup sour cream (for serving). Swap the sour cream for thick coconut yogurt with a squeeze of lemon; the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Flautas gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 8 flour tortillas (6-8 inch). Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Flautas keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Flautas?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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