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Crispy Chicken Flautas

These Cheesy Chicken Flautas are loaded with shredded chicken, bacon, and melted cheddar, all bundled in crispy tortillas and air-fried to perfection.
Prep Time35 minutes
Cook Time9 minutes
Total Time44 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken Flautas, Crispy Chicken Flautas
Servings: 18 Flautas

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup chipotle ranch dressing
  • ½ cup avocado ranch dressing
  • 4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 4.3 ounce Hormel® original real crumbled bacon
  • 18-20 flour tortillas, soft taco size

Instructions

  • In a medium pot, boil chicken over medium-high heat until no longer pink.
  • Drain. Add chicken to a medium bowl and shred.
  • Melt butter in a large frying pan, or skillet, over medium heat.
  • Sauté onions until translucent then add shredded chicken and seasonings. Stir to combine then add chipotle ranch and avocado ranch dressing. Stir and let cook for 3-4 additional minutes.
  • Wrap tortillas in damp paper towels, 10 at a time, and place on a microwave safe plate.
  • Heat for 30 seconds and set aside. Then after filling, heat the remaining tortillas.
  • Add shredded cheese to over half of the tortilla followed by the shredded chicken and crumbled bacon down the center.
  • Roll up tightly and place seam side down while filling the remaining tortillas.

Cook In Air Fryer

  • Preheat the air fryer at 390° F for 2 minutes. Place 4 chicken flautas on the disposable liner in the air fryer basket.
  • Lightly spray with cooking spray and air fry at 390° for 6 minutes, flip, lightly spray flautas again, and cook for another 3 minutes.
  • Carefully remove from the air fryer basket and continue cooking the remaining flautas. Serve with additional ranch dressings or guacamole.

Cook In Oven

  • Preheat the oven at 425°F. Place the flautas on a parchment-lined baking sheet seam-side down and lightly spray the tops with cooking spray. Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until they are crispy and golden brown. erve with additional ranch dressings or guacamole.

Notes

  • Use damp paper towels: Be sure to wrap the tortillas in wet paper towels to prevent them from drying out and cracking while rolling them.
  • Spray lightly: Spray the flautas lightly on the top and sides so that the tortilla gets nice and crispy in the air fryer. You will also want to do this if you are using the oven method.