diff --git a/engine/src/flutter/build/flutter_app.gni b/engine/src/flutter/build/flutter_app.gni
index ac6c49bc152..0c3ed70febe 100644
--- a/engine/src/flutter/build/flutter_app.gni
+++ b/engine/src/flutter/build/flutter_app.gni
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 # Use of this source code is governed by a BSD-style license that can be
 # found in the LICENSE file.
 
-assert(is_fuchsia)
+assert(is_fuchsia || is_fuchsia_host)
 
 import("//build/dart/dart_package.gni")
 import("//build/dart/toolchain.gni")