No joke! This has got to be one of the funnest, easiest, and most adaptable trending recipe around. It’s the perfect quick fix for a rushed morning, light lunch, or late night snack! It’s basically a tortilla folded into three or four layers of your favorite spreads and fillings that mesh well together.
Why did the Folded Tortilla Trend go Viral?
There are so many reasons this trend has gained so much momentum. I’ll get into detail below but I’d like to say that tortillas in general are such a great bread-base for a variety of foods. That’s why it wasn’t surprising to me to see this hack exploding on social media. I mean, who hasn’t used a tortilla in a nontraditional way at one point or another?
Who’s behind it?
Where did it catch on first?
The trend first became popular on TikTok, and is still going strong! Also, the trend has gained momentum on Instagram and there are countless videos up on YouTube. The videos can be addictive on any social media platform because of the great variety of ingredients used to create the dish raiding homes worldwide!
You can search it under #wraphack, #tortillatrend, or #tortillahack!
Why is it so popular?
First of all, it’s the perfect way to fold and eat a no-mess wrap. Making a tortilla wrap this way helps keep all the fillings in place while you’re biting into it. It helps ensure you’re getting a bite full of all the tasty ingredients you’ve put in it!
Secondly, it’s so versatile in terms of what you can put inside of it. Craving something sweet and filling? Throw together a banana, strawberry, Nutella wrap and kick back and enjoy. Woke up a little rushed for work and needs something you can eat on the way? Perfect! Put together an egg wrap with your favorite toppings or condiments into a wrap. Bite into it’s crunchy exterior and enjoy your combo while beating traffic to get to work!
Furthermore, it’s so easy and quick that anyone can find joy in putting one together. It’s easy enough for kids to make using their favorite breakfast or dessert ingredients. Teens or college students can make easy lunch wraps for when they’re on their own. Adults on the run or on the search for an easy filling snack or dinner option can turn it into whatever their heart desires within minutes!
Different Folded Tortilla Combos
The absolute best thing about the Viral Folded Tortilla Trend is that you can use the idea for so many different combinations and options. It works for breakfast combos, lunch wraps, and even yummy desserts! Below are a few fun combinations to try:
- Chicken Quesadilla Wrap: chicken, guacamole spread, tomatoes, and corn
- Folded Tortilla Tacos: ground beef, taco cheese mix, lettuce and tomato mix, sour cream spread
- Chicken Pesto Wraps: chicken, pesto sauce, cheese of choice, sun-dried tomatoes
- Halloumi Spinach Wrap: grilled halloumi cheese, olives, spinach, onions
- Folded Tortilla Pizza: mozzarella cheese, pepperoni slices, pizza sauce, mushrooms
Vegan Tortilla Wrap Ideas
Use vegan tortillas of a brand of your choice.
- Bean and Basil Wrap: favorite cooked beans with seasoning of choice, fresh basil, tomatoes, olives
- Hummus Salad Wrap: hummus, lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers with a drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice
- Cream cheese and Spinach Folded Tortilla: vegan cream cheese spread, olives, spinach, and tomatoes
Low Carb Options
You can find low carb tortillas or use seaweed or rice paper in place of the tortilla. Then you fill with your favorite low carb ingredient options.
- Turkey and Lettuce Wrap: smoked turkey slices, lettuce, light mayo, and tomatoes or cheese
- Chicken Salad Folded Tortilla: grilled chicken breast, low carb salad dressing of choice, mixed greens, tomatoes
Dessert Ideas
You can really go wild with dessert ideas. It’s all you when it comes to doing the tortilla trend for dessert so go with your cravings!
- Nutella with any of your favorite fruits
- Chocolate of your choice with a combination of fruits or nuts
- Fruits and Honey
- Ashta and fruits
- Cookies or cereal, marshmallow fluff, white frosting
Tips
- Place fillings strategically so that when you fold nothing falls out. Try to stay a small distance away from edges and fold carefully to avoid spilling out.
- If heating in skillet, be sure to preheat and use a little oil. Cook on each side about 3 to 4 minutes or until golden and crisp.
- Use a large size tortilla so ingredients can sit comfortably, you can fill more ingredients, and not have them fall out when folding.
- Anything with cheese, place the cheese so it’s in the outer layers so that it melts more easily.
- Know that any flavors and ingredients that mesh well generally will taste amazing together in this fun and quick hack so don’t hesitate to try it out asap!
Ingredients
- Tortilla of your choice preferably larger in size
- Favorite fillings or spreads
How to make the Viral Folded Tortilla Trend
- Cut the tortilla from the center of it outward to the edge.
- Add your favorite fillings or spreads.
- Fold by starting on one of the slit/cut sides and fold over. Put into a panini press, toaster oven, or a preheated skillet until crisp. Enjoy!
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Viral Folded Tortilla Trend
Ingredients
- 1 Tortilla of your choice preferably larger in size
- zaatar spread equal parts zaatar spice and olive oil mixed
- 2 tablespoons feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons scrambled eggs
- 3 tablespoons mashed avocados
Instructions
- Cut the tortilla from the center of it outward to the edge.
- Add your favorite fillings or spreads. On the first quarter you can add the mashed avocado, the second quarter add the zaatar spread which is zaatar spice mixed with olive oil, the 3rd quarter add the feta cheese, then the last quarter add the scrambled eggs.
- Fold by starting on one of the slit/cut sides and fold over. Put into a panini press, toaster oven, or a preheated skillet until crisp. Enjoy!
Hope says
I wanna thank you because you always make all the complicated recipes so easy to make. Can’t wait to try them !
Melissa says
This is really delish! I added feta cheese and my favorite veggies
Lama says
That sounds yummy!