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Air Fryer Beef Flautas

Air Fryer Beef Flautas

Air fryer beef flautas are a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional deep-fried flautas. These crispy, flavorful rolls are made with seasoned ground beef and cheese, all wrapped up in a tortilla and cooked to perfection in an air fryer.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 flautas 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup diced onions
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • Cooking spray

Optional toppings:

  • Guacamole
  • Salsa
  • Sour cream
  • Chopped cilantro

Instructions

Prepare the Beef Filling:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add 1 pound of ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon.
  • Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Add 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Stir in 1/2 cup diced onions and cook for another 3-4 minutes until soft.
  • Drain any excess fat and set aside.

Ingredients for beef filling including ground beef, spices, and diced onions.

Assemble the Flautas:

  • Lay out 8 small flour tortillas on a clean surface.
  • Spoon 2 tablespoons of the beef filling onto each tortilla.
  • Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of shredded cheddar cheese over the beef.
  • Roll the tortillas tightly, starting from one end.
  • Secure each flauta with a toothpick if needed.

Adding beef filling and cheese to flour tortillas for flautas.

Cook in the Air Fryer:

  • Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes.
  • Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
  • Place the flautas seam-side down in the basket, ensuring they don’t touch.
  • Cook for 8-10 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.

Crispy, golden brown flautas in the air fryer basket.

Notes

Be sure not to overcrowd the basket. Cook in batches if necessary to ensure even cooking. Enjoy your perfectly cooked air fryer beef flautas!

  • Author: Suborna Tanchangya
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 flauta
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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