Apple Flautas
HB-0066 · Hand-built original · American, Mexican
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.
Main ingredient: granny smith apples
Pairs well with: coffee, vanilla ice cream, fresh berries, whipped cream
Ingredients
- 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced (about 2 1/2 cups diced)
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 6 small flour tortillas (6-inch)
- Non-stick cooking spray
Method
- Heat the oven to 400°F and line a baking tray with paper, or preheat an air fryer to 375°F.
- Put the diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring often, for 4 to 5 minutes until the apples soften slightly and release their juices.
- Stir the cornstarch and water together into a slurry, add it to the pan and cook for 1 minute more until the filling thickens and turns glossy. Remove from the heat and cool for a few minutes.
- Warm the tortillas briefly so they are pliable — 20 seconds wrapped in a damp cloth in the microwave works well.
- Divide the apple filling along the lower third of each tortilla, about 2 tablespoons per tortilla. Fold in the sides and roll up tightly into a flute.
- Place seam-side down on the tray, spray generously all over with cooking spray so they crisp and brown.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp all over (air fry for 7 to 9 minutes, turning halfway).
- Cool for a couple of minutes — the filling is very hot — and serve warm, dusted with extra cinnamon if you like.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 10 min · Total: 25 min