Description
These Air Fryer Taquitos are a quick and delicious snack or meal, featuring seasoned pinto beans, melted cheddar jack cheese, and a perfect crispy exterior thanks to the air fryer. They are easy to prepare and ideal for a satisfying appetizer or light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 can Pinto beans (14 – 16 ounces)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon taco sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Garlic salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- Cheddar Jack cheese, shredded, amount as desired
Other
- 5 – 6 Flour tortillas
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, mash the pinto beans until mostly smooth but slightly chunky. Add the chopped onion, taco sauce, chili powder, ground cumin, brown sugar, garlic salt, and pepper. Mix all ingredients thoroughly to combine well.
- Assemble Taquitos: Lay out a flour tortilla and spread a portion of the bean mixture along the center. Sprinkle shredded Cheddar Jack cheese over the filling. Carefully roll the tortilla tightly around the filling to form a taquito. Repeat for all tortillas.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3-5 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Cook Taquitos: Place the rolled taquitos seam side down in the air fryer basket, making sure they do not touch to allow hot air circulation. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, turning halfway through, until the taquitos are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Remove the taquitos carefully from the air fryer and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them with your favorite dipping sauce such as salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, lightly spray the taquitos with cooking spray before air frying.
- You can substitute pinto beans with black beans or refried beans if preferred.
- To make this recipe vegetarian, ensure the taco sauce and tortillas do not contain animal products.
- Adjust seasoning to taste for spiciness or saltiness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer for best crispiness.
