Flautas de Barbacoa

Flautas de Barbacoa

Updated February 12, 2026

Crispy chicken flautas with tomatillo salsa and crumbled cheese.

Cook time
1 hr
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  • 12 whole corn tortillas
  • 2 cup barbacoa, shredded
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup guacamole
  • ½ cup pickled red onions
  • ½ cup cotija cheese, crumbled
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro
  • ½ cup salsa roja

Instructions

Roll the flautas
Warm tortillas. Fill with barbacoa. Roll tightly, secure with toothpicks.
Ingredients
  • tortillas (12 whole)
  • barbacoa (2 cup)
  • salsa roja (½ cup)
In hot oil
Fry until golden and crispy, 3-4 minutes. Drain.
Equipment
  • deep skillet
Ingredients
  • oil (1 cup)
Add the fresh herbs
Top with guacamole, pickled onions, cotija, cilantro. Serve salsa on side.
Ingredients
  • guacamole (1 cup)
  • pickled onions (½ cup)
  • cotija (½ cup)
  • fresh cilantro (2 tbsp)

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