Crispy Chicken Flautas

Tender chicken, rolled in a corn tortilla and fried to perfection, these Crispy Chicken Flautas are the perfect party bite or Tex-Mex inspired weeknight dinner!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword chicken, Tex Mex

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 127kcal

Author Stacey

Cost $10

Equipment

Heavy bottomed pan for frying
Plate for rolling
Tongs
Toothpicks

Ingredients

1/2 Pound Cooked chicken shredded
12 Corn Tortillas
4 oz. Cheddar Cheese
Light tasting oil for frying Peanut oil, light olive oil

Instructions

Chop chicken into small pieces. If not already salted, add salt to taste
Heat oil in a pan or large skillet. Use enough to make about 1 1/2 inches of oil
Dip each tortilla in hot oil for about 20 seconds, remove to plate
Roll 1/12 of chicken into hot tortilla. (Be careful!) Secure with 3 toothpicks
Repeat with remaining tortillas and chicken
Fry each rolled flauta in the hot oil until crispy and browned. Remove from oil to drain on paper towels.
Remove toothpicks from flautas ad place in baking dish.
Top with grated cheddar cheese and heat in 350 degree oven until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.

Notes

Nutrition information is an estimate only and will vary based on exact ingredients used and serving size.

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