Flautas are a classic Mexican dish that is traditionally made with corn tortillas, filled with a savory filling, and then fried. They are the perfect finger food for entertaining, or simply a great way to enjoy a meal any night of the week. Here’s how to make delicious flautas in 10 easy steps – so let’s get cooking!
How to Make Flautas? A Step by Step Guide!
Step 1: Gather Your Ingredients
To make flautas you will need 8-10 corn tortillas, 2 cups of cooked chicken (shredded), 1 cup refried beans, 1 cup shredded cheese, ½ cup chopped onion and garlic, ¼ teaspoon cumin powder, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, and salt and pepper to taste. You will also need cooking oil for frying the flautas.
Step 2: Prepare The Filling
In a large bowl combine the shredded chicken, refried beans, shredded cheese, onion and garlic. Season with cumin powder salt and pepper to taste. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
Step 3: Roll The Flautas
Take one corn tortilla at a time and place about 2 tablespoons of the chicken filling in the center. Roll up the tortilla tightly like a burrito then seal it shut by lightly pressing down on both ends of the roll. Set aside each rolled up flauta on a plate while you continue rolling out all remaining flautas.
Step 4: Heat The Oil
Pour vegetable oil into a deep skillet or deep fryer and heat on medium-high heat until hot but not smoking (about 350°F).
Step 5: Fry The Flautas
Carefully place each rolled flauta into hot oil and fry for about 3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oil using tongs or a slotted spoon onto a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil. Continue frying remaining flautas until done. Step 6: Serve The Flautas Serve your freshly fried flautas warm with your favorite toppings such as guacamole, sour cream or salsa verde! Enjoy!
Tips and Tricks:
- For a healthier option, try baking the flautas instead of frying them.
- Use a toothpick or skewer to hold the flautas together while they are frying.
- Try topping your flautas with guacamole, sour cream, or salsa verde for an extra flavor boost!
- To make sure the filling stays inside the flautas while frying, press down on the ends of each rolled up tortilla to create a tight seal.
- You can also make flautas with flour tortillas instead of corn tortillas.
FAQS
1. How do you keep flautas rolled when frying?
It is often helpful to use a toothpick or skewer to hold the flautas together while they are frying.
2. How are flautas made?
Flautas are made by rolling up a savory filling in a corn tortilla, then deep frying them until golden brown.
3. What is the difference between a taquito and a flauta?
The main difference between a taquito and a flauta is that a taquito is typically made with flour tortillas and a flauta is usually made with corn tortillas. Both are filled with savory fillings, rolled up, and then deep fried.
4. What are flautas made out of?
Flautas are traditionally made with corn tortillas, filled with a savory filling (such as chicken, refried beans, and cheese) and then fried. They can also be baked instead of fried for a healthier option. You may also find flautas made with flour tortillas instead of corn tortillas.
Conclusion:
Making delicious flautas isn’t difficult – it just takes some practice! With these 10 simple steps you can be sure to have perfectly fried crisp flautas every time you make them – no matter if you’re entertaining guests at home or just making dinner for yourself! So get ready to impress everyone with your delicious homemade creation! Bon appetit!