Description
These golden-fried tacos feature spiced chickpea flautas with a juicy center and avocado cilantro sauce for a fresh, crispy, meat-free Mexican twist.
Ingredients
4 flour tortillas (use certified gluten-free if needed)
1 cup cooked chickpeas
1/2 cup tomatillo salsa
1/4 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg yolk (for batter)
1 avocado (mashed)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
Pickled jalapeños (for garnish)
Instructions
Warm tortillas in a dry skillet for 10-15 seconds to prevent cracking
In a blender, combine chickpeas, tomatillo salsa, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder; blend until coarse-chunky
Spread mixture along each tortilla’s center, roll tightly, and twist the ends to seal
In a shallow dish, mix flour and egg yolk until blended
Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy pan to 350°F
Dip each rolled flauta in the flour + egg yolk mixture for 1/2 second
Deep-fry in batches for 30 seconds until golden and crisp
Drain on paper towels
In a small bowl, mix mashed avocado, chopped cilantro, and lime juice to make sauce
Serve tacos on a rack at an angle to drain excess oil, with sauce and pickled jalapeños alongside
Notes
Substitute gluten-free tortillas if needed
Adjust spices to taste
Prepare sauce just before serving for maximum freshness
Oil temperature is critical—under-fried tacos lose crispness
Add diced onions or cilantro in the filling for extra flavor
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 50mg