Vegan Potato Flautas (Flautas de Papa)
Crispy, golden Mexican flautas filled with mashed potatoes — vegan, simple, and absolutely delicious. Perfect with salsa verde and crema.
12 flautas
Calories: 223kcal
Ingredients
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1 cup mashed potatoes
- ¼ cup vegetable oil for frying
- 4 wooden skewers or toothpicks
- To serve:
- Shredded lettuce or cabbage
- Sliced radishes
- Cilantro
- Guacamole or salsa verde
- Mexican crema vegan or regular
Instructions
- Warm tortillas until soft and pliable.
- Spread 2 tbsp of mashed potatoes on each tortilla and roll tightly.
- Secure with a toothpick or thread 3–4 onto a long skewer.
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Fry the flautas until golden brown on all sides (about 3–5 minutes).
- Drain on paper towels and serve immediately with toppings.
Notes
- Use leftover mashed potatoes to save time.
- Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 8–10 minutes or bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15–18 minutes for a lighter version.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve your flautas de papa with salsa verde, refried beans, or Mexican rice for a complete meal.
- For a party spread, pair them with homemade guacamole and agua fresca de piña — it’s the perfect combo of crispy, creamy, and refreshing.
Nutrition
Serving: 4piezas | Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 51mg | Potassium: 310mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 1mg