Wraps with various fillings are a delicious and filling lunch option and are really easy to put together. You might also find yourself with some wraps leftover from your evening meal and don’t want them to go to waste. As such, is it a good idea to freeze wraps?
Wraps can be frozen for up to 2 months. Just as they are, wraps can be frozen for 3-4 months. When freezing a filled wrap, ensure it’s tightly wrapped in cling film or tin foil and place it in the freezer.
Do Wraps Freeze Well? Sometimes
Can You Refreeze Wraps? Yes
How to Freeze Wraps
Freezing plain wraps is one of the easiest things in the world! Simply place them in the freezer in their packaging, and you’re all set.
However, assuming you’ve filled your wraps, you will need to wrap them (pun intended) tightly before freezing them, as we explain in the steps below:
- Prepare
Put together your wraps with your chosen fillings. Be careful not to overfill them, as doing so can make it difficult to seal them. - Wrap
Place your wrap on top of some cling film or tin foil, and wrap them tightly. This is an important step, as you need to protect them from freezer burn. - Place in a Freezer-Safe Bag
Once tightly wrapped, place your filled wraps inside a freezer-safe bag and seal. - Label and Freeze: Write today’s date as well as the contents of the wrap on the freezer-safe bag before placing it in the freezer. Remember, you can freeze wraps for around two months.
4 Tips for Freezing Wraps
Now you know how to freeze them, we’ve got our 4 top tips which we strongly recommend following when freezing wraps to have the best results:
Know What to Avoid
This isn’t an exhaustive list, but the following won’t freeze well in a wrap: lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, low-fat cheese, soft cheese, hard-boiled eggs, and mayonnaise. If you want to include any of the above on your wraps, add them after freezing.
Know What to Use
Again, the following aren’t the only things that freeze well on wraps, but they’re a good place to start: Nut butters, hummus, pesto, full-fat cheese, sliced meat, cooked meat, bacon, falafels, tuna, and salmon.
Don’t Overfill
When you’ve decided upon your chosen filling for your wrap, don’t overfill it. If you do, you will find it difficult to seal the wrap, which will make the whole freezing process more complicated.
Consider Freezing Separately
While you can freeze your wraps after you have filled them, consider freezing them before adding and sealing them. This will make your life much easier and will ensure your wraps don’t become soggy.
How Long Can You Freeze Wraps?
You can freeze filled wraps for around two months. If you have frozen your wraps and fillings separately, you can freeze them for 3-4 months, as you don’t have to worry about your wraps becoming soggy.
It’s always better to freeze wraps separately to their fillings from a taste perspective, but if you’re looking to save prep time in the kitchen, then preparing and filling your wraps in advance is a smart move.
You Can Freeze Wraps for up to 2 Months
How Do You Defrost Wraps?
When you’re ready to enjoy your wraps, remove them from the freezer and allow them to thaw in the fridge. This can take 5-6 hours, depending on the filling, so make sure you plan ahead.
It’s not a good idea to thaw wraps at room temperature, particularly if they’re filled with meat or dairy. Once defrosted, consider lightly toasting your wraps on a sandwich press, as this will enhance their texture.
Can You Refreeze Wraps?
You can refreeze wraps that haven’t been filled, but those that are wrapped and contain fillings should only be frozen once. The main reason for this is that the ice crystals that form during the freezing process can cause your wraps to go soggy if you freeze them more than once.
If you think you might need to freeze your wraps on more than one occasion, be sure to freeze them separately without fillings.
Do Wraps Freeze Well?
Providing you fill your wraps with ingredients that are suitable for freezing, you will find that wraps freeze extremely well.
But for the best results, we would always recommend freezing wraps separately to their fillings, as this will prevent them from going soggy and ensure that you can make a delicious, fresh-tasting wrap at any time.
Related FAQs
If you’ve still got questions about freezing wraps or wraps in general, then these may help:
Can You Freeze Tortillas?
Tortillas are simply a type of wrap. Tortillas can be frozen. You should wrap them in cling film before bagging them up and then freezing.
Can You Freeze Whole Wheat Wraps?
Yes – White, brown and whole wheat wrap can all be frozen using the same approach as outlined above. It’s vital that you ensure each wrap is wrapped to keep it airtight.
