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    Air Fryer

    Air Fryer Flautas (Paleo Friendly, Gluten-Free, Easy)

    Published: Jun 18, 2020 · Last Updated: Mar 24, 2022 by Jen Lopez

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    When I was trying to decide what to name this recipe I learned an important distinction. Flautas are rolled tacos made with flour tortillas and taquitos are rolled tacos made with corn tortillas. So with that said, this recipe is for air fryer flautas. This recipe is paleo friendly, low carb, gluten-free and dairy-free. Flautas in the air fryer are super simple to make and a healthy alternative to your favorite taco shop dish the whole family will love.

    Ingredients

    To make these air fryer flautas you only need a few ingredients besides your toppings. You will need:

    • Tortillas. I used Siete Foods almond flour tortillas. These tortillas are paleo friendly and Siete Foods also has other versions such as chickpea, cashew flour and cassava flour. You can choose your favorite but I found the almond flour to work the best in the air fryer. Feel free to use normal flour tortillas also if you’d like!
    • Shredded chicken or shredded beef mixed with some basic seasonings. You can use shredded rotisserie chicken to make things even easier. Or you can whip up some of my Instant Pot Shredded Beef.
    • Avocado oil spray - my fave is from Primal Kitchen Foods

    Those are the main things you’ll need besides the fun part – aka: your toppings.

    shredded beef rolled into a tortilla.

    For the toppings, I like to use Pico de Gallo, guacamole and shredded lettuce. You can use store bought Pico de Gallo or you can make your own with chopped tomato, onion and cilantro. Salsa fresca is another great option! If you tolerate dairy, I definitely recommend adding a little sour cream and cotija cheese!

    flautas made in the air fryer with guacamole, pico de Gallo and sour cream.

    How To Make Flautas in the Air Fryer

    Guys, this recipe could not be easier. After you warm up your shredded meat with your seasonings, you will add it into your tortilla, roll it up and place it inside the air fryer. Easy peasy! I would recommend warming up your tortillas for about 10 seconds in the microwave before adding the meat and rolling them up. This will keep them pliable so they don’t begin to break as you roll them up. This is especially helpful with grain-free tortillas as they tend to be a little more fragile.

    flautas in the air fryer basket.

    Make sure to place your tortillas seam side down and then spritz with a little avocado oil spray. About 5 flautas will fit in my air fryer basket at a time so I make mine in batches. You only need about 5-6 minutes before your air fryer flautas are crisp and ready to go.

    flautas fresh out of the air fryer on a plate with the gray background.
    fresh out of the air fryer!

    Once they’re done, you simply add your favorite toppings and serve!

    paleo air fryer rolled tacos

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What do I serve with Air Fryer Flautas?

    You can eat these flautas all on their own or add a little Spanish style rice and dome refried beans on the side. I also love using salsa fresca with this recipe.

    How long do I cook flautas in the air fyer?

    This will depend on the tortilla but 5-6 minutes at 375 degrees works perfectly for crispy flautas.

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    Air Fryer Flautas (Paleo Friendly, Gluten-Free, Easy)

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    • Author: Jen
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 6 minutes
    • Total Time: 11 minutes
    • Yield: 2 1x
    • Category: Main Dish
    • Method: Air Fryer
    • Cuisine: Mexican
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    Description

    This recipe is paleo friendly, low carb, gluten-free and dairy-free. Flautas in the air fryer are super simple to make and a healthy alternative to your favorite taco shop dish the whole family will love.


    Ingredients

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    • 6 almond flour tortillas
    • 1.5 cups shredded chicken (or shredded beef)
    • ½  tsp cumin
    • ½  tsp chili powder
    • ½ tsp garlic power
    • ½ tsp onion powder
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Toppings:

    • Guacamole
    • Pico De Gallo
      • 1 tomato, diced
      • ½ Onion, diced
      • 2 tbs, chopped cilantro
      • juice of ½ a lime
    • 1 cup shredded lettuce
    • Optional: sour cream, cotija cheese

    Instructions

    1. Heat a skillet on medium-high heat and spritz with avocado oil cooking spray
    2. Add in the shredded meat and chili power, garlic powder, cumin, onion powder and salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly until meat is warm and seasoned then remove from heat.
    3. Spray the bottom of your air fryer with a little avocado oil spray
    4. Heat tortillas in the microwave for about 10 seconds until they are pliable for rolling.
    5. Add about 3 tbs of the meat mixture onto one end of the tortilla and begin to roll. Once fully rolled, place the flauta seam side down in the air fryer, using a toothpick to secure if necessary.
    6. Continue assembling your flautas until the bottom of your air fryer is covered. (Mine fit about 5-6 at a time)
    7. Spray the tops of the flautas with a little more oil spray and air fry for 6-8 minutes at 370 degrees
    8. While flautas are air frying, mix the diced tomato with the onion, cilantro and lime juice
    9. Add flautas to a plate and top with guac, then pico do gallo and shredded lettuce.

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    Notes

    Note: If using my recipe for Instant Pot shredded beef, you can skip the steps 1-2

    Recipe nutrition facts were calculated using Siete almond flour tortillas and shredded chicken. Info will differ if using other tortillas or a different protein.


    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 3 flautas
    • Calories: 405
    • Fat: 18.8
    • Carbohydrates: 30
    • Fiber: 4.5
    • Protein: 27

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