Make-Ahead Frozen Flautas
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Crispy Tex-Mex rolled tortillas filled with seasoned meat and cheese, prepared ahead and frozen for convenient cooking later. The specific source recipe details were not visible, so this is a general reconstruction based on the video title.
- Time
- 55 minutes
- Equipment
- Stovetop, oven, microwave, and air fryer
- Good for
- Lunch, dinner, or snacks
- Cuisine
- Mexican
- Contains
- Dairy
Diet and allergen details are read from the ingredient names and are not certified.
Ingredients
- 310 g
- 420 g
- 115 g
- 55 g
- 6 g
- 2 g
- 3 g
- 30 g
- 115 g
- 130 g
Weights are estimates. Together, the ingredients weigh about 1.18 kg before cooking, which is about 100 g per serving.
Steps
Prepare the filling by combining the shredded cooked chicken, diced onion, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, and salt in a bowl. Mix until evenly seasoned.
Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet, microwave, or tortilla warmer until soft and flexible. Keep them covered with a clean towel so they remain pliable.
Place a small amount of the chicken mixture in a line near one edge of each tortilla. Sprinkle with a little shredded cheese, being careful not to overfill the tortillas.
Roll each tortilla tightly around the filling to form a cigar-shaped flauta. Place the flautas seam-side down on a parchment-lined tray so they stay closed.
Freeze the assembled flautas uncovered on the tray until firm, about 1 to 2 hours. Once frozen, transfer them to an airtight freezer bag or container, separating layers with parchment if needed. Label and freeze for up to 3 months.
To cook from frozen, preheat an oven to 425°F (220 °C) (220°C (425 °F)), or preheat an air fryer to 400°F (200 °C) (200°C (400 °F)). Arrange the frozen flautas in a single layer without crowding.
Brush or spray the flautas lightly with vegetable oil. Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes, turning once, or air-fry for about 10 to 14 minutes, until hot throughout and crisp and golden.
Serve immediately with sour cream and salsa, if desired.
Notes
The linked TikTok did not provide accessible description text, comments, transcript, or visible recipe text. Filling, quantities, and cooking directions are therefore estimated and should not be treated as the creator's exact recipe. Do not thaw before cooking unless necessary; thawed flautas may be more likely to split. Ensure the filling reaches 165°F (74°C) before serving.
Nutrition
These are estimates per serving, worked out from the ingredients.
- Calories
- 197
- Protein
- 15 g
- Carbs
- 14 g
- Fat
- 9 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
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