Crispy Flautas
These are fried corn tortillas. They have a filling of chicken, cheese, and salsa.
They are crunchy and salty. You can serve them with extra salsa on top.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 6, 2026Share
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Description
These are fried corn tortillas. They have a filling of chicken, cheese, and salsa.
They are crunchy and salty. You can serve them with extra salsa on top.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 11
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
0.5 green bell pepper, chopped
0.5 onion, finely diced
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
0.75 cup water
1 (10 ounce) package corn tortillas (such as Ortega®)
0.5 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup salsa
24 toothpicks
2 cups vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
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1
Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook half a bell pepper and half an onion for 5 minutes. Turn the heat to medium-high and add 1 pound of chicken pieces. Cook for 10 minutes until the meat is not pink. Shred the chicken with forks. Stir in 1 package of taco seasoning and 0.75 cup of water. Simmer for 10 minutes until the water is gone. Stir in 0.5 cup of Cheddar cheese and remove the pan from the heat.
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Brush salsa on each corn tortilla. Put 2 tablespoons of chicken mix on the bottom edge. Roll the tortilla tight. Use toothpicks to hold the ends. Do this for all tortillas.
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Heat 2 cups of vegetable oil in a large pan to 375 degrees F.
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Fry 4 flautas at a time for 4 minutes until they are golden. Put them on paper towels to drain. Take out the toothpicks. Put the rest of the salsa on top.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 321 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 14g
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Saturated Fat 4g
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Cholesterol 49mg
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Sodium 717mg
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Total Carbohydrate 28g
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Dietary Fiber 4g
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Protein 21g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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