Easy & Crispy Air-Fryer Mexican Beef Barbacoa Flautas
50 Minutes Prep
3 Hours 15 Minutes Total
8 Servings
250 Calories per Serving
Ingredient List
Barbacoa
- 2 lb boneless beef chuck roast, trimmed of fat, cut into 2 or 3 pieces
- 1 box Mezco™ Barbacoa Flavor Duo Sauce and Spice & Herb Blend
- Water as called for on box
Flautas
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 16 corn tortillas (6 inch)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup shredded barbacoa
- 1/2 cup shredded Oaxaca cheese
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup guacamole
- 1 cup salsa
Preparation
- Cook and shred beef as directed on box, using preferred cooking method. Measure 1 cup shredded drained barbacoa. Refrigerate remaining barbacoa for another use.
- In small bowl, stir together corn starch and 1 tablespoon water; set aside.
- Working in 4 batches, lightly brush each side of 4 corn tortillas with oil. Place a stack of 4 tortillas on microwavable plate. Microwave uncovered 20 to 30 seconds or until tortillas are warmed and pliable. Keep covered with a clean kitchen towel to keep warm.
- Working quickly with one warmed tortilla at a time, place on work surface. Spoon 1 tablespoonful barbacoa down center of each tortilla. Top with 1 generous teaspoonful cheese. Gently wrap tortilla tightly around filling; lightly brush edge with cornstarch mixture to seal. Repeat with remaining 3 warmed tortillas, and place the 4 flautas seam sides down on cooking parchment paper in air fryer basket. Spray tops of flautas with cooking spray.
- Set air fryer to 325°F; cook 10 minutes. Turn flautas; spray tops with more cooking spray, and cook 5 to 8 minutes longer or until tortillas are crispy and filling is hot.
- Repeat oiling, heating, filling, rolling and air frying with remaining tortillas; serve warm with guacamole and salsa.
Tips
- Barbacoa can be made up to 2 days in advance.
- Start to finish time for this recipe is based on using the pressure cooker to cook the barbacoa. You also may use your oven or slow cooker as directed on the box.
- Our recipes do not call for preheating your air fryer. Just set the temperature and start. Cut a square of cooking parchment paper to fit the bottom of the air fryer to reduce mess and prevent burning. Never preheat with parchment paper alone.
- Air fryer temperature control settings vary according to brand and model. If your air fryer does not have the exact temperature setting called for in the recipe, consult your manual for suggested temperature settings.
- Corn tortillas may crack if not warmed. Brushing each tortilla lightly with vegetable oil and warming briefly in the microwave until they are soft enough to roll will prevent them from cracking.
- Leftover barbacoa can be used to make flavorful tacos, burrito bowls, enchiladas, or served over rice.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Information (Amount per serving)
Total Fat 11g 16%, Saturated Fat 3 1/2g 17%, Cholesterol 25mg 9%, Sodium 540mg 23%, Potassium 370mg 10%, Total Carbohydrate 28g 9%, Dietary Fiber 4g 18%, Vitamin A 6%, Vitamin C 8%, Calcium 10%, Iron 8%, Vitamin D 2%, Vitamin E 6%, Thiamin 6%, Riboflavin 6%, Niacin 15%, Vitamin B6 20%, Folic Acid 6%, Vitamin B12 6%, Pantothenic Acid 4%, Phosphorus 25%, Magnesium 15%, Zinc 15%, Selenium 15%, Copper 8%, Manganese 10%
Nutrition Other (Amount per serving)
Calories 250, Calories from Fat 90, Trans Fat 0g, Monounsaturated Fat 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat 2g, Soluble Fiber 1g, Insoluble Fiber 3g, Sugars 3g, Protein 11g, Beta-Carotene 10%, Omega-3 0g, Carbohydrate Choice 2, Starch 1, Fruit 0, Other Carbohydrate 1/2, Skim Milk 0, Low-Fat Milk 0, Milk 0, Vegetable 1/2, Very Lean Meat 0, Lean Meat 0, Medium-Fat Meat 1, High-Fat Meat 0, Fat 1, Fruits 0c, Vegetables 1/4c, Grains 2oz-eq, Meat & Beans 1oz-eq, Dairy 0c, Fats & Oils 0tsp
