Crispy fried corn tortillas… need I say more?
Well, once we add some leftover turkey you will be amazed by how incredibly well these two pairs together in these turkey crispy tacos, or as I call them, “flautas”. Can we make them even better? Well, yes! We have some options, like a topping of Cotija Cheese or Queso Fresco (or both!), and a drizzle of Mexican Cream. My younger sister first told me about this way of using turkey leftovers, and now it is also one of my favorites.
Turkey Crispy Tacos with Mole Sauce
This recipe is sponsored by el Mexicano® Brand all opinions are my own
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I don’t want to be pushy, guys, but this combination is a winner, so go ahead and get your frying pans ready!
Those lonely turkey drumsticks will become something D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S!
How to make Turkey Crispy Tacos with Mole Sauce
DIRECTIONS:
- Place the shredded turkey meat into a bowl and season with the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Set aside. (Please check the ingredients list below)
- Heat the oil in a large skillet at medium-high temperature.
- While the oil is heating up, warm the tortillas on a hot griddle until they become pliable and easy to roll. Cover with a kitchen napkin to keep them warm while you form the taquitos.
- Add some of the turkey meat into the tortilla; roll tightly and, with the help of kitchen tongs, place into the hot oil. Wait a few seconds before removing the tongs, to be sure the tortilla won’t unfold.
- Cook each taquito for about 2 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Once cooked, place on a plate covered with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
- Before serving, spoon some of the Mole sauce over the taquitos, drizzle with cream and garnish with El Mexicano® Cotija Cheese and/or Fresco Casero®, I used a mix of the two of them. Add some avocado slices and red onion rings. Enjoy!
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Provecho!
Mely Martinez,
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Ingredients
- 12 corn tortillas the thinner the better
- 2 cups of shredded turkey meat
- ½ tsp. onion powder
- ½ tsp. Garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- About ¾ cup Vegetable oil
- 1-⅓ cup of mole sauce*
- 1 cup of El Mexicano® Cotija Cheese grated or Queso Fresco Casero®
- ½ cup El Mexicano® Crema Mexicana
Instructions
- Place the shredded turkey meat into a bowl and season with the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet at medium-high temperature.
- While the oil is heating up, warm the tortillas on a hot griddle (just a few seconds) until they become pliable and easy to roll. Cover with a kitchen napkin to keep them warm while you form the taquitos.
- Add some of the turkey meat into the tortilla; roll tightly and, with the help of kitchen tongs, place into the hot oil. Wait a few seconds before removing the tongs, to be sure the tortilla won’t unfold.
- Cook each taquito for about 2 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Once cooked, place on a plate covered with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
- Before serving, spoon some of the Mole sauce over the taquitos, drizzle with cream and garnish with El Mexicano® Cotija Cheese and/or Fresco Casero®, I used a mix of the two of them. Add some avocado slices and red onion rings. Enjoy!
Notes
- El Mexicano® Brand also sells mole paste.
- You can also serve with red onion slices, avocado, and pickled carrots.
Jacqueline Contreras
Where’s the mole sauce recipe? What other sauces would pair nice here?
mmartinez
Hello Jacqueline,
Here is the link to the Mole recipe. Mole Poblano
You can use green tomatillo sauce, Creamy avocado sauce, and Red fried sauce. All of these recipes are here on the blog.
Happy cooking!
Ava Carolina
Ive made these for years -but never with turkey meat...thanks for the reminder
Rebecca Subbiah
great idea for post thanksgiving and happy thanksgiving.