BUFFALO CHICKEN FLAUTAS is especially easy in an air fryer, and you will be impressed by their deliciousness! They become very crispy on the outside!
Difference between flautas and taquitos
taquitos are made of corn tortillas while flautas are made of flour tortillas, but some people use the word interchangeably. That’s because some restaurants make taquitos with flour tortillas and flautas with corn tortillas.
How to make them
- Chop or Shred some cooked chicken. The rotisserie chicken is the perfect choice.
- Add the cream cheese and buffalo sauce to the mixing bowl and mix well. Stir the chicken and seasonings.
- Mix with spoon the flour tortillas evenly, then roll them up tightly.
- Place them seam down in the air fryer basket, spray them with cooking spray, and then fry them into air.
The name “Flautas”
Given the name flautas due to their similar shape to the musical instrument known as the flute, flautas can be found all over Mexico, with a wide variation in size and flavors. Nobody really knows where they originated, but the state of Sinaloa in Mexico recognizes flautas as one of their unique food specialties.
A Small tip
To make these extra spicy, sprinkle some chili instead of adding extra hot sauce to prevent the mixture from getting too wet.
