How do you fry flautas without toothpicks?

What can I use instead of toothpicks for flautas?

Can you make flautas without toothpicks? If not using toothpicks, try to place the folded part of the tortilla at the bottom, so that it does not open up during the frying. While the flautas are in the skillet, I keep working on making more.

How do you keep flautas rolled when frying?

Roll the tortilla tightly so that there is no open space in the flauta. This allows it to fry up more easily and keeps the oil from getting inside the flauta. If desired, you can stick the flauta with a toothpick to keep it from opening up before frying.

How do I keep my flautas from falling apart?

Prepare the corn tortilla’s by heating them up in the microwave on a paper plate, covered, for about 1 and half minutes to 2 minutes. This will soften them up so they roll without falling apart.

How do you roll taquitos without breaking them?

Do not dip too long or tortillas will break apart. Gently lay hot tortillas on paper towels and pile them into a single stack. Spoon about 2 Tablespoons of chicken filling in a line across the bottom of the tortillas. Tightly roll them up, then skewer with toothpicks to keep them closed.

Can you fry something with a toothpick?

Insert thin toothpicks into lobsters and prawns while deep frying them. This will prevent them from curling up.

How do you cook corn tortillas so they don’t fall apart?

Wrap a stack of tortillas in damp paper towels or a damp kitchen towel, then wrap in plastic wrap or place in a microwave-safe resealable plastic bag (keep the bag open to vent). Microwave until warm and flexible, about 1 minute.

Can you put toothpicks in hot oil?

Use wooden toothpicks, as plastic toothpicks will melt from the heat of the oil. For best results, use two toothpicks, piercing them all the way through the taquito near the seam.

How do I make two tortillas stick together?

Use your finger or a basting brush to wipe a thin layer of the flour paste along either the entire edge of the tortilla half or over one-third of the surface. Fold the tortilla half over a third of the way, then roll into a cone shape, keeping the ends close together and pressing everything together to seal.

How do you keep corn tortillas from cracking when making taquitos?

Steam Them First



A dry corn tortilla needs moisture to keep from cracking. The simplest way to put moisture back into a tortilla shell is to steam it until it’s pliable enough for rolling. And one of the simplest ways to steam a tortilla is to place it in a steamer basket over a pot with boiling water in it.