Description
Crispy Chipotle Chicken Flautas are golden, rolled flour tortillas filled with tender chipotle-seasoned shredded chicken, crumbled smoked turkey bacon, and melty plant-based (cheese). These flautas offer a perfect combination of smoky heat, satisfying crunch, and creamy texture, making them ideal for weeknight dinners or party appetizers. Easy to prepare and customizable, they deliver bold flavors and comfort in every bite.
Ingredients
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Filling Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder (natural)
- 1/4 cup smoked turkey bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 cup plant-based (cheese), shredded
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Assembly and Cooking
- 10 small to medium flour tortillas
- Olive oil, for frying
Optional Garnishes and Sides
- Plant-based sour cream
- Guacamole
- Salsa (natural)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Filling: Cook chicken breasts until tender and shred finely. In a skillet, heat a little olive oil and sauté finely chopped onion and garlic until fragrant. Add shredded chicken, chipotle powder (natural), crumbled smoked turkey bacon, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), and apple cider vinegar (natural). Stir well and cook for several minutes to combine flavors.
- Mix in Plant-Based (Cheese) and Cilantro: Remove the skillet from heat and fold in shredded plant-based (cheese) so it melts slightly into the warm mixture. Add chopped fresh cilantro, then let the filling cool enough to handle safely.
- Assemble the Flautas: Warm the flour tortillas briefly to make them pliable. Spoon a generous amount of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla and roll tightly to enclose the filling. Secure with a toothpick if necessary to prevent unraveling during cooking.
- Fry Until Crispy: Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Carefully place each flauta seam-side down and fry until golden and crisp on all sides, turning gently to avoid breaking. Remove flautas and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve Hot: Serve the Crispy Chipotle Chicken Flautas immediately with plant-based sour cream, guacamole, or salsa (natural) for dipping. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice for brightness.
Notes
- Warm tortillas first to prevent cracking and ensure tight rolling.
- Remove excess moisture from the filling to avoid soggy flautas.
- Use enough olive oil to cover about half the flautas when frying for even crisping.
- Do not overcrowd the pan; fry a few at a time to maintain oil temperature and crispiness.
- Allow flautas to rest for a minute after frying to seal in crispiness.
- Leftover flautas can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat in oven or air fryer.
- Freeze flautas individually wrapped in parchment paper for up to two months; cook from frozen by frying or baking.
- Baking alternative: Brush flautas with olive oil and bake at 400°F (205°C) for about 20 minutes, turning halfway through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 flautas
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Crispy Chipotle Chicken Flautas, chipotle chicken, fried flautas, comfortable spicy appetizer, plant-based cheese
