Crispy Chicken Flautas (Fried Rolled Tacos)

Last Updated on November 9, 2026 by Mr. B

This Crispy Chicken Flautas (Fried Rolled Tacos) Recipe is for anyone who’s a huge fan of tacos, taquitos, burritos, or pretty much anything you can wrap in a tortilla! If you’re looking for something a little different from the standard taco night, these deep-fried, cheesy flautas make a fantastic weeknight dinner or the perfect game day snack for the whole family.

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into cubes

Pile your seasoned chicken and shredded cheese in the center of the tortilla before rolling it up tightly.

Flour tortillas are loaded with boneless, skinless chicken breasts, onions, salsa and covered with Mexican cheese.

Secure your rolled tacos with wooden toothpicks to keep the filling safely inside while they fry in the hot oil.

The tortillas are then deep fried for 2-3 minutes. You can serve these crispy tacos with salsa, pico de Gallo or sour cream.

Serve these crispy, golden-brown chicken flautus with a side of fresh salsa for the ultimate weeknight dinner.

If your family loves these crispy rolled tacos as much as mine does, please leave a star rating in the recipe card below and let me know your favorite dipping sauces in the comments!

Looking more for taco recipes? Try these:

Instant Pot Shredded Beef Tacos Recipe

Ground Beef Taco Lettuce Wraps Recipe

You might also like these Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Nachos

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Crispy Chicken Flautas (Fried Rolled Tacos) Recipe

Shake up your Taco Tuesday with this Crispy Chicken Flautas (Fried Rolled Tacos) Recipe! Crispy, deep-fried, and perfect for a quick family dinner or game day snack.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 8 -10

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Ingredients Method Video

Ingredients

  

• 1.5 lbs Chicken skinless chicken breasts (cut into small pieces)
• 4 tbsp Chicken Stock for initial sauté + 2/3 cup (for taco seasoning simmer)

Aromatics & Seasonings:

• ½ cup yellow onion chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh garlic minced
• Pinch of kosher salt approx. 1/4 tsp
• Pinch of black pepper
• 1 packet taco seasoning mix

Assembly & Frying:

• 8 to 10 flour tortillas 8-inch round
• Mexican blend shredded cheese ~1 tbsp per taco
• Toothpicks to secure rolls
• Canola oil or preferred frying oil

To Serve:

• Salsa and sour cream

Method

 

1. Cook the Chicken Filling
2. Sauté the chicken: In a skillet over medium heat (setting around 5), add 4 tablespoons of chicken stock, the diced chicken breast, chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
3. Add seasoning: Add 1 packet of taco seasoning and 2/3 cup of chicken stock. Stir well.
4. Simmer: Continue cooking over medium heat for about 4–5 minutes, allowing the liquid to reduce and thicken until it coats the chicken nicely. Turn heat to low to keep warm.
5. Assemble the Rolled Tacos
6. Lay out an 8-inch flour tortilla.
7. Place a generous scoop of the chicken filling across the tortilla and top with about 1 tablespoon of shredded Mexican blend cheese.
8. Roll the tortilla tightly, tucking in the ends to seal in the filling and crunch.
9. Secure the rolled taco with a toothpick to keep it closed while frying. Repeat for 8–10 tacos.
10. Fry to Golden Perfection
11. Heat canola oil in a deep pan/skillet over medium-high heat (around setting 7).
12. Gently lay the rolled tacos into the hot oil.
13. Fry for about 2 to 3 minutes, turning as needed until the tortillas are golden brown and crispy on all sides.
14. Remove from oil and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
15. Serve
16. Important: Remove all toothpicks before serving.
17. Serve hot with sour cream and salsa on the side.

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