Single-temp cooking cracks frozen burritos — the tortilla browns while the middle is still frozen. The fix is a two-stage approach.Stage 1: 320°F for 10 minutes. Lower heat lets the middle thaw without browning the shell. Stage 2: 400°F for 4 minutes. Now the tortilla crisps with a warm-through middle.Tested on El Monterey, Amy's, and Don Miguel. All three survive the two-stage with no cracking. Kid verdict: 4.5/5 — marked down because 'waiting 14 minutes is forever'.
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Tamsin Ayala
Tamsin Ayala - Mom of two, on her third air fryer after wearing out the first two. She's tested 50+ brands of frozen snacks and her kids rate everything on a whiteboard. From Tucson, Arizona, she covers snacks, baked goods, and air fryer tips.
