Make-Ahead Frozen Flautas

Ingredients

• 12 corn tortillas (Warm briefly so they are pliable and do not crack while rolling.)
• 3 cup cooked shredded chicken (Shredded chicken may be replaced with cooked shredded beef or pork.)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican-blend cheese
• 0.5 yellow onion (Finely diced.)
• 2 clove garlic (Minced.)
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• salt (To taste.)
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil (For brushing or spraying before baking or air-frying; use more if deep-frying.)
• 0.5 cup sour cream (Optional, for serving.)
• 0.5 cup salsa (Optional, for serving.)

Steps

1. 1

   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.

2. 2

   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.

3. 3

   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.

4. 4

   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.

5. 5

   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.

6. 6

   To cook from frozen, preheat an oven to 425°F (220°C), or preheat an air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the frozen flautas in a single layer without crowding.

7. 7

   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.

8. 8

   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 per serving

• appetizer
• Mexican-inspired
• Tex-Mex
• make-ahead
• freezer-friendly
• baked
• air-fryer
• chicken