Tortilla Roll-Ups Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How do you keep tortilla roll ups from getting soggy? ›

Store any leftover pinwheel sandwiches in an airtight container—but not for too long! Gobbling them up within a day or two is the tastiest option. If you wait any longer, they can get soggy.

Tightly roll up each of the tortillas and wrap each one in foil or plastic wrap; refrigerate the pinwheels overnight. Before serving, slice each roll up into ¼-inch slices. Arrange them on a platter or feed them to your ravenous family as you slice them. (Ask me how often this happens!)

I freeze up to 1 month. Let them thaw in the fridge before serving. I love making these ahead of game day and then they're ready to go when we want to celebrate.

Try to work quickly so it doesn't warm up. Otherwise, the fat in it will slowly melt, and you will end up with a soggy pastry instead of a nice and puffy one. After you roll up the "jellyroll," put it in the fridge or freezer for a few minutes to cool down.

Problem: The Pinwheels are Drying Out

Pinwheels made too far in advance can become dry or the flavours may not be as vibrant. Solution: If made ahead of time, store the rolls wrapped in plastic in the refrigerator and slice just before serving​​ to keep them fresh on the inside.

You can make these the day before you're ready to serve them and keep them wrapped, whole, in the fridge for at least 4 hours or up to 24. Just before serving, slice each tortilla pinwheel in 1/2- to 3/4-inch rounds and arrange on serving plate.

A taquito (Spanish pronunciation: [taˈkito], Spanish for "small taco"), taco dorado, rolled taco, or flauta ( Spanish pronunciation: [ˈflawta], Spanish for "flute") is a Mexican dish that typically consists of a small rolled-up tortilla that contains filling, including beef, cheese or chicken.

Cut each roll into bite-size pieces.

In order to make them into pinwheel sandwiches, take a knife and hew them into evenly-sized chunks. Cut them into bite-sized chunks that are similar in size to bites of sushi. If you want a proper measurement, cut the pieces in one inch segments.

You could also try freezing the pinwheels unbaked, but be careful of the grated cheese coming loose. Baking the pinwheels first, then freezing, is the easiest route. Store leftovers at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Steam corn tortillas in the microwave so they stay pliable and don't split under the weight of taco fillings. Wrap a stack of tortillas in damp paper towels or a damp kitchen towel, then wrap in plastic wrap or place in a microwave-safe resealable plastic bag (keep the bag open to vent).

Why are my homemade tortilla chips soggy? ›

You didn't have your oil at the right temperature to support deep frying. (Or the temperature dropped too much between batches of chips.) You didn't fry them long enough. (This also encompasses not flipping them over to ensure both sides get crispy.)

Ensure that there is enough oil in the skillet or pot to maintain the frying temperature. Add more oil as needed during the cooking process. After frying the tortillas, use paper towels or clean washcloths to remove excess oil. This helps to keep the tortillas crispy and prevents them from becoming too greasy.