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air fryer chicken flautas

Air Fryer Chicken Flautas: 5 Reasons You’ll Love Them

Crispy air fryer chicken flautas filled with seasoned chicken.

  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 8 flautas 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix chicken, cheese, salsa, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt.
  3. Place a few tablespoons of the mixture on each tortilla.
  4. Roll the tortillas tightly and secure with a toothpick.
  5. Brush the flautas with olive oil.
  6. Arrange the flautas in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  7. Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  8. Remove from the air fryer and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Use cooked rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation.
  • Adjust spice level by adding more chili powder.
  • Can substitute corn tortillas for gluten-free option.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 flauta
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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