Description
Homemade Spicy Tuna Crunchwraps blend Mexican and Japanese flavors in a handheld sensation that promises explosive taste and texture. Crispy tortillas packed with zesty tuna, fresh vegetables, and a kick of sriracha mayo deliver a restaurant-worthy meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (142 g) can tuna in water, drained
- 2 tbsps mayonnaise (Japanese mayo if available)
- 1–2 tsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 0.5 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 4 tostada shells, crispy wonton wrappers, or a handful of tortilla chips
- 1 avocado, sliced or mashed
- 0.5 cup shredded lettuce
- 0.5 cup shredded carrots or cucumber matchsticks
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
- Oil or butter, for grilling
- Optional: pickled ginger, seaweed strips, extra sriracha or spicy mayo for drizzle
Instructions
- Tuna Mixture Preparation: Thoroughly blend canned tuna with mayonnaise, sriracha, sesame oil, soy sauce, and chopped green onions until achieving a harmonious, creamy consistency.
- Wrap Construction: Position large tortilla flat, strategically layer spicy tuna mixture at center, then artfully arrange sliced avocado, crisp vegetables, and crunchy tostada shell fragments. Optional enhancements include delicate seaweed strips or additional spicy mayo drizzle.
- Folding Technique: Carefully pleat tortilla edges inward, meticulously encasing filling to create a compact, secure package. Ensure seamless closure by folding and pressing edges firmly.
- Skillet Searing: Preheat non-stick skillet over medium flame, lightly lubricate surface with cooking oil or butter. Gently place wrapped creation seam-side down, allowing golden-brown caramelization for approximately 2-3 minutes per side until exterior achieves crisp, appetizing texture.
- Serving Presentation: Slice diagonally, plate immediately while warm, accompanying with complementary dipping sauce like soy or additional spicy mayo for enhanced flavor experience.
Notes
- Choose fresh, high-quality canned tuna or sushi-grade tuna for the best flavor and texture in your crunchwraps.
- Adjust sriracha amount based on personal heat preference – start with less and gradually increase to find your perfect spice level.
- Press edges firmly and create tight, overlapping pleats to prevent filling from spilling during cooking, ensuring a neat and secure crunchwrap.
- Use a cast-iron skillet or non-stick pan with medium heat to achieve a golden, evenly crisp exterior without burning the tortilla.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 35mg