Learn how to make homemade chicken flautas, a delicious and crunchy Mexican dish. This recipe combines tender shredded chicken, flavorful spices, and a crispy tortilla shell to create a satisfying meal. Serve with salsa, guacamole, and sour cream for a complete and tasty experience. Enjoy this traditional Mexican dish that will instantly become a favorite.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 small flour tortillas
- 2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
- Salsa, guacamole, and sour cream for serving
Directions
- In a skillet, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and cook until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
- Add the shredded chicken to the skillet and sprinkle with the cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to coat the chicken with the spices and cook for another 2-3 minutes to combine the flavors. Remove from heat.
- In a small shallow pan or skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. You can test if the oil is hot enough by dropping a small piece of tortilla into the oil. If it sizzles and floats to the surface, the oil is ready.
- Place about 1-2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla. Roll the tortilla tightly into a cigar shape, ensuring the filling is securely wrapped inside.
- Carefully place the rolled flautas seam-side down into the hot oil, working in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
- Using tongs, remove the flautas from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Repeat the frying process until all the flautas are cooked.
- Serve the chicken flautas with salsa, guacamole, and sour cream for dipping. Enjoy!
