We LOVED these! Flautas are my middle daughter’s most favorite dish at our beloved local Mexican joint. We froze the extras, and she’s been taking them for school lunch. Delicious and super easy! Thank you!
Jessica Fisher
Yay for awesome school lunches!
Kathleen D
Delicious. But since my Mexican grandma used to make these for me and always called them taquitos I will always call them taquitos. I had never even heard of flautas until maybe 20 years ago.
Diana
I am going to try these in the air fryer! I will report back.
Diana
Initial reaction: the tortillas held onto so much oil! How hot should the oil be and how long do you fry them, approximately? I was using yellow corn tortillas. They seem a bit softer than some white ones I’ve used.
Diana
After air-frying: the air fryer worked great to crisp them up! I’m not sure the filling I used was my favorite (it was actually leftover Chipotle burrito filling and I had asked for a salsa I ended up not loving), and I don’t think I like the flavor of the yellow corn as well as the white. But the method worked as intended and they did get crispy. Thanks!
Daniel
Instead of frying your tortilla. You could heat your tortilla up in a microwave then roll them. When heating them up in your microwave wrap them up with a damp towl or put then a container so they don’t dry out. I usually will do about 1/4 of the bag at a time. Heat 1min. Then flip and do another min. They will be hot. But you can roll them and they will not tear. Works on both corn and flour tortilla.
Jessica Fisher
This strategy works well for enchiladas, but I’m not sure it would work for the flautas since the oil helps them crisp up when you bake them.
Nic
The way you make flautas is the same way you make enchiladas. The only real difference is the sauce process. At least that’s how my nana and my mom taught me to make them. I’ve never tried baking them in the oven. I’m definitely going to try it because it has to be way better than pan frying it the whole way.
Jessica Fisher
Baking is never as good as frying the whole way, but it’s definitely easier!
Jackie
My husband and I made these together tonight. It was a lot of fun after the kids went to bed! 🙂 However, I turned the oven to 475 like the directions say, but after the first 9 minutes the edges of the tortillas had already turned dark brown. We didn’t even attempt to put them back in for the second 10 minutes. Did we maybe fry the tortillas too much before the oven?
Jessica Fisher
That is possible. I’m glad you were watching. What kind of oil did you use?
Tiffany Valencia
I use the crockpot chicken breast recipe to make these and they turned out pretty tasty. I only cooked them for the first 10 minutes and they were plenty crispy though.
Cristina
i have a question. can i fry them instead of baked? i dont have an oven
Jessica Fisher
My sister says you can, but I never have. She uses tongs and just turns them in the hot oil. Leave out the cheese, though.
Debbie
I have always fried these (with the cheese) and they come out fine but oh my, this way is faster, easier and crispier! Thanks for a great recipe!!
Ellen
Oh, and the recipe says 14 teaspoon pepper. I’m sure you meant 1/4 t., but I thought I’d tell you.
Jessica Fisher
Good catch. I hope no one made it with 14 teaspoons pepper! Oh my!
Ellen
Is there any reason why it wouldn’t work to just brush the tortillas with oil before baking instead of frying them? I’m looking to save a step. 🙂
Jessica Fisher
Frying them in the oil allows them to roll without tearing.
Jen
I make these often. A black bean/cream cheese/cilantro filling is also delicious.
Jessica Fisher
Ooh, cream cheese sounds like a very yummy filling!
Jill
These look so good!
Just out of curiosity though, I know you mentioned the corn versus flour tortillas – would they be ok being made with flour tortillas instead? That’s usually what we buy around here, but I would get corn if you don’t think flour would work.
Jessica Fisher
I don’t know about baking times, but yes. Flour tortillas are really tasty in these.
Vanessa B
Tried these tonight, they were a little more work than I had planned for, but totally worth it. The husband already requested them for next week. Delicious!
Jessica Fisher
Yeah, they are a bit of work, that’s why it’s good to make a lot at one time.
Kristen @ Joyfullythriving
I agree with you on the definition of taquitos and flautas…but whatever we call them, I’m going to make these this weekend! Or for tomorrow night’s dinner!
Claire
These have been on my to do list for a long time! Lol. Maybe now I will get to them?? Ya never know. Even if they cost more than store bought, I wouldn’t mind at all. They wont have any unknown ingredients. That is worth every penny.
Carrie
Oh goodness. I think every time I go shopping, I pick up a box of these… and put it right back into the freezer from whence it came. Thanks so much for the recipe. These will be a hit around here. Meat, corn tortillas, cheese…. always a winner.
Michelle K
I have some left over spicy pulled pork that I’m going to use for this !!!! Yummo!!!!
Kristin
What a great addition to our Taco Tuesday rotation. I am sure these would be great made with any leftover carnitas or shredded beef as well? I love recipes that you can use up what you have! Thanks Jessica!
orangeheromama
These look and sound amazing! And as someone who can’t eat the ‘frozen seasoned’ yummies from the grocery store I very much appreciate this recipe! My kids are gonna love this too! Thanks! 😀
Jill
Hi! Would you mind sharing what kind of oil you used? I’m new to frying and have no idea what to use! Thanks!!
Jessica Fisher
I use olive or avocado.
KimH
Yum! I have a Pasture Raised Baked Chicken that i needed to “do something” with the leftovers.. I just found the perfect thing. 🙂 I also have corn tortillas & everything else.. Staples in the frig, you know. 😉
Thanks for sharing this.. I like eating them but I’ve never made them.. looking forward to it!
Have a great day!
Jessica Fisher
Enjoy!
Joshua Hampton (Cooking Classes San Diego)
I’ve been following your blog for a while now, and I really appreciate how you show that good, healthy food doesn’t have to be expensive or difficult to make. These chicken flautas will now be part of my meal plans. Thank you.
Hollie
We LOVED these! Flautas are my middle daughter’s most favorite dish at our beloved local Mexican joint. We froze the extras, and she’s been taking them for school lunch. Delicious and super easy! Thank you!
Jessica Fisher
Yay for awesome school lunches!
Kathleen D
Delicious. But since my Mexican grandma used to make these for me and always called them taquitos I will always call them taquitos. I had never even heard of flautas until maybe 20 years ago.
Diana
I am going to try these in the air fryer! I will report back.
Diana
Initial reaction: the tortillas held onto so much oil! How hot should the oil be and how long do you fry them, approximately? I was using yellow corn tortillas. They seem a bit softer than some white ones I’ve used.
Diana
After air-frying: the air fryer worked great to crisp them up! I’m not sure the filling I used was my favorite (it was actually leftover Chipotle burrito filling and I had asked for a salsa I ended up not loving), and I don’t think I like the flavor of the yellow corn as well as the white. But the method worked as intended and they did get crispy. Thanks!
Daniel
Instead of frying your tortilla. You could heat your tortilla up in a microwave then roll them. When heating them up in your microwave wrap them up with a damp towl or put then a container so they don’t dry out. I usually will do about 1/4 of the bag at a time. Heat 1min. Then flip and do another min. They will be hot. But you can roll them and they will not tear. Works on both corn and flour tortilla.
Jessica Fisher
This strategy works well for enchiladas, but I’m not sure it would work for the flautas since the oil helps them crisp up when you bake them.
Nic
The way you make flautas is the same way you make enchiladas. The only real difference is the sauce process. At least that’s how my nana and my mom taught me to make them. I’ve never tried baking them in the oven. I’m definitely going to try it because it has to be way better than pan frying it the whole way.
Jessica Fisher
Baking is never as good as frying the whole way, but it’s definitely easier!
Jackie
My husband and I made these together tonight. It was a lot of fun after the kids went to bed! 🙂 However, I turned the oven to 475 like the directions say, but after the first 9 minutes the edges of the tortillas had already turned dark brown. We didn’t even attempt to put them back in for the second 10 minutes. Did we maybe fry the tortillas too much before the oven?
Jessica Fisher
That is possible. I’m glad you were watching. What kind of oil did you use?
Tiffany Valencia
I use the crockpot chicken breast recipe to make these and they turned out pretty tasty. I only cooked them for the first 10 minutes and they were plenty crispy though.
Cristina
i have a question. can i fry them instead of baked? i dont have an oven
Jessica Fisher
My sister says you can, but I never have. She uses tongs and just turns them in the hot oil. Leave out the cheese, though.
Debbie
I have always fried these (with the cheese) and they come out fine but oh my, this way is faster, easier and crispier! Thanks for a great recipe!!
Ellen
Oh, and the recipe says 14 teaspoon pepper. I’m sure you meant 1/4 t., but I thought I’d tell you.
Jessica Fisher
Good catch. I hope no one made it with 14 teaspoons pepper! Oh my!
Ellen
Is there any reason why it wouldn’t work to just brush the tortillas with oil before baking instead of frying them? I’m looking to save a step. 🙂
Jessica Fisher
Frying them in the oil allows them to roll without tearing.
Jen
I make these often. A black bean/cream cheese/cilantro filling is also delicious.
Jessica Fisher
Ooh, cream cheese sounds like a very yummy filling!
Jill
These look so good!
Just out of curiosity though, I know you mentioned the corn versus flour tortillas – would they be ok being made with flour tortillas instead? That’s usually what we buy around here, but I would get corn if you don’t think flour would work.
Jessica Fisher
I don’t know about baking times, but yes. Flour tortillas are really tasty in these.
Vanessa B
Tried these tonight, they were a little more work than I had planned for, but totally worth it. The husband already requested them for next week. Delicious!
Jessica Fisher
Yeah, they are a bit of work, that’s why it’s good to make a lot at one time.
Kristen @ Joyfullythriving
I agree with you on the definition of taquitos and flautas…but whatever we call them, I’m going to make these this weekend! Or for tomorrow night’s dinner!
Claire
These have been on my to do list for a long time! Lol. Maybe now I will get to them?? Ya never know. Even if they cost more than store bought, I wouldn’t mind at all. They wont have any unknown ingredients. That is worth every penny.
Carrie
Oh goodness. I think every time I go shopping, I pick up a box of these… and put it right back into the freezer from whence it came. Thanks so much for the recipe. These will be a hit around here. Meat, corn tortillas, cheese…. always a winner.
Michelle K
I have some left over spicy pulled pork that I’m going to use for this !!!! Yummo!!!!
Kristin
What a great addition to our Taco Tuesday rotation. I am sure these would be great made with any leftover carnitas or shredded beef as well? I love recipes that you can use up what you have! Thanks Jessica!
orangeheromama
These look and sound amazing! And as someone who can’t eat the ‘frozen seasoned’ yummies from the grocery store I very much appreciate this recipe! My kids are gonna love this too! Thanks! 😀
Jill
Hi! Would you mind sharing what kind of oil you used? I’m new to frying and have no idea what to use! Thanks!!
Jessica Fisher
I use olive or avocado.
KimH
Yum! I have a Pasture Raised Baked Chicken that i needed to “do something” with the leftovers.. I just found the perfect thing. 🙂 I also have corn tortillas & everything else.. Staples in the frig, you know. 😉
Thanks for sharing this.. I like eating them but I’ve never made them.. looking forward to it!
Have a great day!
Jessica Fisher
Enjoy!
Joshua Hampton (Cooking Classes San Diego)
I’ve been following your blog for a while now, and I really appreciate how you show that good, healthy food doesn’t have to be expensive or difficult to make. These chicken flautas will now be part of my meal plans. Thank you.
Jessica Fisher
Thanks for your kind words.