Flautas With Avocado Dip

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   Heat on high a cup or two of oil in skillet for deep frying, or use a deep fryer.

2. 2

   When hot, lower it and keep it on medium for later use.

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   Next, soften tortillas slightly by putting them in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes.

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   (Spread them on a paper towel; do not stack them on top of each other.)

5. 5

   Fill each tortilla with 2 tablespoons of the shredded meat; roll it up.

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   If necessary, use a toothpick to hold it together.

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   Slowly drop a tortilla roll in the skillet; fry for 2 minutes.

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   (If oil does not cover entire tortilla roll, flip it and fry the other side for an additional 2 minutes.)

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   Tortilla roll should be crispy.

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    Place the tortilla rolls (Flautas, pronounced flou-tas) in the oven to keep them warm while you prepare the dip.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.