Crispy Air Fryer Taquitos

20 min

5 servings

Made with lean ground beef and canned black beans, these taquitos are on the table quickly with the help of the microwave. Kitchen workhorses, Steamers easily replace 1 or 2 pots ‘n pans. For a crispy finish, use an air fryer. Because these are a little spicy, tame the heat with cool ‘n creamy Roasted Garlic Aioli or Guacamole.

Ingredients

1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp Carne Asada Marinade Mix or Fajita Seasoning
1 can (14 oz/398 ml) unsalted black beans, drained and rinsed
10 small (6") whole wheat tortillas

Preparation

Preheat air fryer to 390° F.
In Multipurpose Steamer, combine beef with tomato paste and marinade mix. Cover and microwave on high 4 min, or until cooked. Strain excess liquid.
Add beans to steamer; use Ground Meat Separator to coarsely mash beans.
Divide mixture between tortillas. Roll up and arrange in air fryer, seam side down. Air fry 4–5 min, or until crispy. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to do this in two batches.

Nutritional Information

Per serving(2 taquitos): Calories 410, Fat 15 g (Saturated 6 g, 0.4 0 g), Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 410 mg, Carbohydrate 40 g (Fiber 10 g, Sugars 2 g), Protein 28 g.

Tips

This seasoning is quite spicy! Serve with Guacamole, Roasted Garlic Aioli, or sour cream to offset some of the heat.

For a vegetarian alternative, use 1 lb (450 g) chopped mushrooms or an extra can of beans.

Swap leftover Chicken Barbacoa or Rotisserie Chicken for ground beef.

Tips

This seasoning is quite spicy! Serve with Guacamole, Roasted Garlic Aioli, or sour cream to offset some of the heat.

For a vegetarian alternative, use 1 lb (450 g) chopped mushrooms or an extra can of beans.

Swap leftover Chicken Barbacoa or Rotisserie Chicken for ground beef.

Perfectly Balance Your Plate

Serve with 1 cup steamed veggies.