These crispy turkey flautas are a Mexican-inspired dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or for entertaining guests. The turkey filling is seasoned to perfection and rolled in crispy tortillas, then fried until golden and crunchy. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauces for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or main dish.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cooked turkey
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced green chilies
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 small flour tortillas
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Sour cream, salsa, and guacamole for serving
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded turkey, cheddar cheese, diced onion, green chilies, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place a spoonful of the turkey mixture onto a tortilla and roll it up tightly. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat. Fry the flautas in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with sour cream, salsa, and guacamole for dipping.
