Apple Flautas
Cost $2.33 recipe / $0.38 servingThis 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.Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
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)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients, then peel and dice the apples into small cubes.**
- 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.
- 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.
- Spoon a line of the apple filling down the center of each tortilla. Roll tightly and place seam-side down.
- 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.
- 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.***
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Equipment
- Medium Skillet
- Air Fryer (any size)
Notes
*Granny Smith apples are my favorite to use in this recipe. They're sweet-tart, budget-friendly, and hold their shape well. But any apple you'd use to make an apple pie will work in this recipe (e.g., Honey Crisp, Pink Lady, or Golden Delicious).
**Dicing apples tip: Cut the apples into quarters to easily remove the core, then slice each quarter into sticks and dice. This gives you even pieces and reduces waste.
***Sweet finish: While these apple flautas are delicious on their own, tossing them in cinnamon-sugar right after air frying adds a nostalgic churro-like crunch. They're also incredible with a drizzle of our easy caramel sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 149kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSodium: 272mgFiber: 3g
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