Description
Delightful spicy tuna crunchwraps bring Mexican-inspired street food magic right to home kitchens with bold flavors and crispy textures. Packed with zesty tuna, crunchy tortillas, and fresh ingredients, you’ll crave these irresistible handheld delights that elevate casual dining.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 (5 ounces / 142 grams) can tuna in water, drained
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (Japanese mayo if available)
- 1–2 teaspoons sriracha (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
Vegetables and Garnishes:
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
- 1 avocado, sliced or mashed
- ½ cup shredded lettuce
- ½ cup shredded carrots or cucumber matchsticks
Wrap and Crispy Components:
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 4 tostada shells, crispy wonton wrappers, or a handful of tortilla chips
Optional Extras:
- Pickled ginger
- Seaweed strips
- Extra sriracha or spicy mayo for drizzle
Cooking Fat:
- Oil or butter, for grilling
Instructions
- Prepare the spicy tuna mixture by thoroughly blending canned tuna with mayonnaise, sriracha, sesame oil, soy sauce, and finely chopped green onions until achieving a smooth, well-incorporated consistency.
- Select a large tortilla and lay it flat on a clean work surface, creating a foundation for your wrap.
- Position a crisp tostada shell or crushed tortilla chips in the center of the tortilla to provide a satisfying crunch.
- Carefully spread a generous layer of the prepared spicy tuna mixture over the crunchy base.
- Arrange sliced avocado and julienned vegetables on top of the tuna, creating a colorful and textural layer.
- Optional: Sprinkle torn seaweed or drizzle additional spicy mayo for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Skillfully fold the tortilla edges inward, creating overlapping pleats that completely encase the filling and form a secure, compact wrap.
- Warm a skillet over medium heat and lightly coat with cooking oil or butter.
- Gently place the wrapped crunchwrap seam-side down, allowing it to crisp and turn golden brown for approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Transfer to a cutting board, slice diagonally, and serve immediately with complementary dipping sauces like soy or additional spicy mayo.
Notes
- Choose fresh sushi-grade tuna for the best flavor and safest raw consumption, ensuring top-quality protein and optimal taste.
- Customize the heat level by adjusting sriracha amount, allowing spice-sensitive friends to enjoy the recipe without overwhelming their palate.
- Swap tuna with cooked shredded chicken or plant-based alternatives like jackfruit for dietary preferences, maintaining the wrap’s delicious crunch and texture.
- Use gluten-free tortillas and tamari instead of soy sauce to make this recipe celiac-friendly and accessible to more people with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg