Flautas

INGREDIENTS

vegetable or canola oil, for frying ▢3 cups shredded beef, or shredded cooked chicken ▢1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese ▢½ cup salsa, store-bought or homemade ▢1 (4-ounce) can diced chiles ▢garlic salt with parsley flakes, to taste ▢pepper, to taste ▢12 6-inch corn tortillas (or flour tortillas) ▢salt, to taste

STEP-1

Preheat the oven to the warm setting or about 200°F.

STEP-2

Fill a large saucepan with about ¾ inch oil. Heat over medium heat to 375°F.

STEP-3

In a medium bowl, combine chicken, cheese, salsa, diced chiles, garlic salt, and pepper.

STEP-4

Working with 4 tortillas at a time, spread a heaping spoonful of chicken filling along the middle of each tortilla. Roll the tortillas tightly around the filling and secure each one with a toothpick.

STEP-5

Using tongs, hold each flauta in hot oil until firm, then release to continue cooking. Cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes, then remove to a paper towel–lined plate and immediately season with salt.

STEP-6

Transfer flautas to a foil-lined baking sheet and keep warm in the oven while assembling and cooking the remaining tortillas. Serve warm with toppings.

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