Air-Fryer Veggie Taquitos

These air-fryer taquitos are crispy on the outside with a veggie-and-bean filling that delivers the perfect amount of spice. Serve these easy taquitos at your next gathering or on game day.

Air-Fryer Veggie Taquitos
Photo:

Jason Donnelly

Active Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil

  • 1 cup thinly sliced yellow onion

  • 1 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper

  • 1 cup thinly sliced poblano pepper

  • 1 cup roughly chopped fresh green beans

  • 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed

  • ¼ cup water

  • 1 ½ tablespoons 25%-less sodium taco seasoning mix

  • 1 cup diced avocado

  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

  • 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese

  • 12 (6 inch) white corn tortillas

  • Cooking spray

  • 1 cup refrigerated pico de gallo

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, poblano and green beans; cook, stirring often, until tender-crisp, about 4 minutes. Stir in black beans, water and taco seasoning until combined; cook, stirring often, until the juices thicken, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and let cool slightly, uncovered, 5 minutes.

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  2. Meanwhile, combine avocado, cilantro and lime juice in a medium bowl; stir to mash until mostly smooth. Set aside, uncovered, at room temperature, until ready to serve.

  3. Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes. Stir cheese into the vegetable mixture until evenly combined. Wrap 3 tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave on High until warm, about 20 seconds. Place the warmed tortillas on a work surface; spoon about 1/3 cup veggie mixture into the center of each tortilla; roll up tightly and place seam-side down on the work surface. Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling.

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  4. Arrange 4 to 6 taquitos, seam-side down, about 1/2-inch apart in the basket; lightly coat with cooking spray. Cook, flipping and coating with additional cooking spray halfway, until well browned and crispy, 8 to 9 minutes. Transfer to a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm. Repeat the process with the remaining taquitos.

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  5. Serve the taquitos with the guacamole, pico de gallo and additional cilantro, if desired.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, January 2023

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

659 Calories
29g Fat
78g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 3 taquitos & about 1/4 cup each guacamole & pico de gallo
Calories 659
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 78g 28%
Dietary Fiber 16g 57%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 25g 50%
Total Fat 29g 37%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Vitamin A 1919IU 38%
Vitamin C 52mg 58%
Vitamin E 2mg 13%
Folate 59mcg 15%
Vitamin K 29mcg 24%
Sodium 747mg 32%
Calcium 480mg 37%
Iron 3mg 17%
Magnesium 74mg 18%
Potassium 590mg 13%
Zinc 1mg 9%
Omega 3 1g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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