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Apple Flautas: Crispy Tortillas Filled with Warm Apples

This easy Apple Flautas recipe makes crispy, golden rolls in the air fryer with a warm cinnamon-apple filling that’s perfect for dessert, snacking, or breakfast.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 149

Ingredients
  

For the Filling:
  • ▢ 2 Granny Smith apples (peeled and diced, (medium-sized, 280g, 2 ½ cups once diced) $1.90*)
  • ▢ 3 Tbsp brown sugar ($0.20)
  • ▢ 1 tsp ground cinnamon ($0.05)
  • ▢ 1 tsp lemon juice ($0.03)
  • ▢ ⅛ tsp salt ($0.01)
  • ▢ 1 tsp cornstarch ($0.01)
  • ▢ 2 Tbsp water ($0.00)
To Assemble:
  • ▢ 6 small flour tortillas (6-inch, $0.11)
  • ▢ non-stick cooking spray ($0.02)

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients, then peel and dice the apples into small cubes.**
  2. In a medium skillet over medium heat combine diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Stir occasionally for 5-6 minutes until the apples start to soften.
  3. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water. Pour the slurry into the apple mixture and cook for 1–2 minutes until thick and glossy. Remove from heat and let mixture cool slightly.
  4. Spoon a line of the apple filling down the center of each tortilla. Roll tightly and place seam-side down.
  5. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Spray the basket with non-stick cooking spray.  Arrange the flautas in a single layer (work in batches if needed), seam-side down. Air fry for 6–8 minutes, flipping halfway, until crisp and golden brown.
  6. Let the flautas cool slightly before serving. You can enjoy them as is, or roll them in cinnamon-sugar while they’re still warm for an extra treat.***

Nutrition

Calories: 149kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSodium: 272mgFiber: 3g

Notes

The use of cornstarch in the filling is a key technique that not only thickens the apple mixture but also helps create a glossy finish. This ensures that the filling stays cohesive and prevents the tortillas from becoming soggy, providing the perfect contrast of textures when you bite into the crispy flautas.

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