Craving a delicious and crispy snack that's both vegan and easy to make? These vegan air fryer taquitos are the perfect solution. Packed with a flavorful filling of black beans, corn, and vegan cheese, these taquitos are sure to satisfy your taste buds. Plus, they're cooked to perfection in the air fryer, making them a healthier alternative to traditional fried taquitos.
If you're not familiar with vegan cheese, it can be found in the dairy-free section of most supermarkets. It's a great alternative to traditional cheese and melts well in recipes like this. Additionally, make sure to use corn tortillas, which are naturally gluten-free and provide an authentic taste and texture to the taquitos.
Ingredients For Vegan Air Fryer Taquitos Recipe
Black beans: Cooked and mashed black beans provide a hearty and protein-rich base for the filling.
Corn: Adds a sweet and crunchy texture to the filling.
Vegan cheese: A dairy-free alternative that melts well and adds a cheesy flavor.
Corn tortillas: Used to wrap the filling, these tortillas are naturally gluten-free.
Cumin: Adds a warm, earthy flavor to the filling.
Paprika: Provides a mild, smoky flavor and a hint of color.
Garlic powder: Enhances the overall flavor with a subtle garlic taste.
Salt: Balances the flavors and enhances the taste of the filling.
Pepper: Adds a touch of heat and depth to the filling.
Technique Tip for Perfect Taquitos
To ensure your corn tortillas don't crack when rolling, make sure they are sufficiently warmed. You can wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave for about 30 seconds, or heat them individually on a skillet for a few seconds on each side. This will make them more pliable and easier to roll without breaking.
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Alternative Ingredients
cooked and mashed black beans - Substitute with cooked and mashed pinto beans: Pinto beans have a similar texture and flavor profile, making them a great alternative.
cooked corn - Substitute with diced bell peppers: Diced bell peppers add a sweet and crunchy texture, providing a different but enjoyable flavor.
shredded vegan cheese - Substitute with nutritional yeast: Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor and is a great source of B vitamins, making it a nutritious alternative.
corn tortillas - Substitute with flour tortillas: Flour tortillas are softer and more pliable, which can make rolling the taquitos easier.
cumin - Substitute with ground coriander: Ground coriander has a slightly citrusy flavor that can complement the other spices well.
paprika - Substitute with chili powder: Chili powder adds a bit more heat and complexity, enhancing the overall flavor of the taquitos.
garlic powder - Substitute with onion powder: Onion powder provides a similar depth of flavor and can be used in equal amounts.
salt - Substitute with soy sauce: Soy sauce adds a salty and umami flavor, which can enhance the overall taste of the filling.
pepper - Substitute with cayenne pepper: Cayenne pepper adds a bit of heat and can elevate the spiciness of the dish.
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How to Store or Freeze Your Taquitos
- Allow the taquitos to cool completely before storing. This helps prevent condensation, which can make them soggy.
- Place the cooled taquitos in an airtight container or wrap them tightly in aluminum foil or plastic wrap.
- Store the wrapped taquitos in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- For longer storage, place the wrapped taquitos in a freezer-safe bag or container. Label with the date to keep track of freshness.
- Freeze the taquitos for up to 2 months. When ready to eat, thaw them in the refrigerator overnight.
- Reheat the taquitos in the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes or until heated through and crispy.
- Alternatively, you can reheat them in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes.
- Serve the reheated taquitos with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!
How to Reheat Leftovers
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the leftover taquitos on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until they are heated through and crispy.
Use your air fryer to reheat the taquitos. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Place the taquitos in the basket in a single layer and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until they are hot and crispy.
For a quick method, use the microwave. Place the taquitos on a microwave-safe plate and cover them with a damp paper towel. Microwave on high for 1-2 minutes, or until heated through. Note that this method may not retain the crispiness.
If you have a toaster oven, preheat it to 350°F (175°C). Place the taquitos on the toaster oven tray and heat for 10-12 minutes, or until they are warm and crispy.
For a stovetop method, heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add a small amount of olive oil to the skillet and place the taquitos in the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are heated through and crispy.
Essential Tools for This Recipe
Air fryer: Used to cook the taquitos until they are crispy and golden brown without the need for deep frying.
Mixing bowl: Used to combine the mashed black beans, corn, vegan cheese, and spices.
Microwave: Used to warm the corn tortillas to make them pliable.
Skillet: An alternative to the microwave for warming the corn tortillas.
Spoon: Used to place the filling onto each tortilla.
Spatula: Can be used to help roll the taquitos tightly.
Measuring spoons: Used to measure out the cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Air fryer basket: The part of the air fryer where the taquitos are placed to cook.
Serving plate: Used to serve the hot taquitos with your favorite dipping sauce.
Time-Saving Tips for Making Taquitos
Prepare the filling in advance: Mix the black beans, corn, and spices the night before to save time on the day of cooking.
Use pre-shredded vegan cheese: Opt for pre-shredded vegan cheese to eliminate the need for grating, speeding up your prep time.
Microwave tortillas in batches: Warm multiple corn tortillas at once in the microwave to make them pliable faster.
Air fryer liner: Use an air fryer liner to reduce cleanup time, allowing you to focus on cooking.
Batch cooking: Cook multiple taquitos at once in the air fryer to save time and energy.
Vegan Air Fryer Taquitos Recipe
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup black beans cooked and mashed
- 1 cup corn cooked
- 1 cup vegan cheese shredded
- 8 pieces corn tortillas
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- 2. In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed black beans, corn, vegan cheese, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- 3. Warm the corn tortillas in a microwave or on a skillet to make them pliable.
- 4. Place a spoonful of the filling onto each tortilla and roll them up tightly.
- 5. Place the rolled taquitos in the air fryer basket, seam side down. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until crispy and golden brown.
- 6. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
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