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    Home » Simple Vegan Recipes » Air Fryer Recipes

    Smoky black bean taquitos

    Last Modified: Aug 3, 2022 by Becky Striepe

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    image collage showing blue plate of air fryer taquitos topped with avocado salad, the filling, and rolling and placing the taquitos into the air fryer basket
    image collage showing spreading the filling, rolling the taquito, and putting it into the air fryer basket
    blue plate of air fryer taquitos topped with avocado salad

    Vegan taquitos stuffed with creamy, smoky black beans are an easy-to-make plant-based entree. Bake or air fry them!

    blue plate of vegan taquitos topped with salsa

    My smoky black bean dip is the filling for these vegan taquitos. The recipe makes more dip than you will need for filling, so have some chips on standby!

    Jump To:
    • Making the filling
    • Tips on rolling taquitos
    • Variations & substitutions
    • What to serve with vegan taquitos
    • How to store and reheat
    • Vegan Taquitos Recipe
    • Frequently asked questions

    Making the filling

    To make the smoky bean filling, you truly just toss everything into a food processor, and run it on high until you have a nice, creamy mixture. If you don't have a food processor, you can mash this up by hand instead.

    black bean dip in the food processor

    Some lumps and whole beans are fine -- you just want it to be somewhat cohesive, because that will help it hold up best in the air fryer.

    Tips on rolling taquitos

    Spread the bean filling down the middle of one tortilla, and it's time to roll! As you roll, filling may try to escape from the ends. Just use your fingers to stuff any escapees back in, and keep on rolling.

    It's important that you roll these up tightly and press them gently with your hand before cooking. If your roll is too loose, these can unfurl during cooking.

    You will need to cook these in two batches. Even my big, 6-quart air fryer could only fit four taquitos at a time.

    image collage showing spreading the filling, rolling the taquito, and putting it into the air fryer basket

    Spray your taquitos with oil, so they get crispy on top as they cook, and air fry or bake.

    You could skip the oil, in theory, but it makes such a big difference in the finished texture. Just make sure you're using an oil spritz bottle and not a sprayer with propellant, as the latter can damage your air fryer basket.

    If you're baking, arrange the taquitos on a lined baking sheet, and bake until golden brown.

    Variations & substitutions

    Taquitos are traditionally made with corn tortillas, but you can use flour, if you prefer.

    You can also change up the beans! Feel free to make the filling with pinto beans instead of black beans.

    Other tacos fillings also work well in vegan taquitos. Veggies, potatoes, tofu, vegan chorizo, or other vegan meats are all good options to stuff your veggie taquitos.

    Just make sure that whatever filling you choose is chopped small enough that you can roll it up. It's also helpful to use either mashed beans or vegan cheese inside, since this is sort of the "glue" that will help them stay together.

    If the chilis in adobo sauce is too spicy for you, make the filling using mild salsa instead.

    What to serve with vegan taquitos

    Top vegan taquitos with your favorite guacamole and a sprinkle of fresh green onion or cilantro. They're also nice dipped in mango salsa or cashew queso.

    These can certainly be a meal on their own, but they're also great teamed up with avocado fries and smoky Instant Pot pinto beans. Or just good ol' chips and salsa or chips and vegan queso!

    How to store and reheat

    If you have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will keep for up to four days.

    For reheating, you've got options! You can reheat your taquitos in the air fryer at 350° F for five to seven minutes. If you're in a hurry, just throw them into the microwave instead.

    blue plate of air fryer taquitos topped with avocado salad

    Vegan Taquitos Recipe

    Vegan taquitos stuffed with creamy, smoky black beans are an easy-to-make plant-based entree. Bake or air fry them!
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Air Fryer, Vegan
    Keyword: air fryer taquitos, baked taquitos, vegan taquitos
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 7 minutes
    Total Time: 27 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 500kcal
    Author: Becky Striepe

    Ingredients

    For the bean filling

    • 1 15-ounce can of black beans - drained and rinsed
    • 1 7-ounce can chilis in adobo sauce - You'll need 1 chili and 2 tablespoons of the sauce from the can.
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • ¼ cup packed cilantro
    • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
    • salt - to taste

    For the taquitos

    • 8 6-inch corn - white or yellow corn tortillas both work fine
    • spray oil

    Instructions

    • If you're baking, preheat the oven to 400° F.

    Make the bean filling

    • Add all of the bean filling ingredients to your food processor, and run it on high until you have a nice, creamy mix.

    Assemble and cook the taquitos

    • Add about 2 tablespoons of the bean filling in a line down the middle of one of your tortillas. Roll it up into a tight tube, and place it seam-side-down into your air fryer basket or onto a lined baking sheet (if baking). Repeat with the remaining tortillas, then press them gently with your hands and spray them with oil, using a manual spritzer, not an aerosol sprayer.
    • To air fry: Cook at 400° F for 5-7 minutes. You'll likely need to air fry your taquitos in two batches -- you don't want them to overlap.
    • To bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the tops are golden brown.

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer optional

    Video

    Notes

    When you're rolling your taquitos, the filling may want to squish out of the ends. That is totally normal! Just shove any escaped filling right back in. It's also so important that you roll these tightly and press them down gently. Otherwise, they can unfurl as they cook.
    It is so important that you use a manual spray bottle, not an aerosol, for spray oil in the air fryer. That very thin coating you get from an aerosol sprayer can damage your air fryer basket over time. Take it from me, who ruined two air fryers before figuring out what was happening.
    Leftovers will keep for up to 4 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Reheat in the oven, air fryer, or microwave.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Vegan Taquitos Recipe
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    500
    % Daily Value*
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Frequently asked questions

    Can you make frozen taquitos in the air fryer?

    You sure can! Just air fry them at 400° F for 10-12 minutes, until they're warmed through and crunchy.

    What are taquitos?

    Taquito literally means little taco. They're basically rolled up tacos that you bake, air fry, or deep fry to crispy perfection. This recipe uses the oven or the air fryer for ease of cooking and for cleanup.

    Are they gluten-free?

    Yes! As long as you choose gluten-free corn tortillas, you're good to go with this recipe.

    Are taquitos the same as flautas?

    They're not. Flautas are made using larger, flour tortillas.

    How do you keep taquitos from falling apart?

    Using a mashed bean, mashed potato, or a cheesy filling will help your taquitos stay together. It also helps to roll tightly and place them seam-side-down on the baking sheet or in the air fryer basket.

    Can you freeze taquitos?

    Yes! Once they're done cooking, transfer to a freezer bag. They will keep in the freezer for 3-4 months. To reheat, bake or air fry at 400° F until they're heated though.

    Can I double this recipe?

    You can! Just make sure that, whether you bake or air fry, they are in a single layer, so they brown evenly.

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    About Becky Striepe

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    Hi there! I'm Becky Striepe (rhymes with sleepy), and I love using gadgets and shortcuts to create easy vegan comfort food recipes for busy people. Whether you love your Instant Pot, your air fryer, or just love delicious plant-based meals, stick around. You'll like it here.

    Learn more about me >>>

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    1. Kelly Wach

      June 27, 2017 at 11:45 pm

      5 stars
      I love fried Chicken my absoulute favorite.. I could eat it everyday

      Reply
    2. Virginia H

      June 27, 2017 at 11:24 pm

      5 stars
      Sweet corn and mashed potatoes

      Reply
    3. kelly

      June 27, 2017 at 11:21 pm

      Ice cream, love it- would love to win this, thank you

      Reply
    4. Corrine

      June 26, 2017 at 7:26 pm

      One thing I really miss is low fat cottage cheese!

      Reply
    5. Leslie

      June 26, 2017 at 12:00 pm

      5 stars
      I tested for this book and this particular recipe! I know it's great!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        June 26, 2017 at 12:33 pm

        Yay! I am definitely into it!

        Reply
    6. Roseanne

      June 24, 2017 at 10:15 pm

      I've heard a lot of good things about this book on IG!
      My fav comfort food, before I became vegan, and even now is french fries ^_^

      Reply
    7. Brook Bolen

      June 23, 2017 at 3:01 pm

      these look incredible! and i would LOVE to get this cookbook! and my favorite pre-vegan comfort food is probably meatloaf. and deviled eggs!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        June 23, 2017 at 3:11 pm

        You'd love it!!

        Reply
    8. Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day

      June 22, 2017 at 7:58 pm

      This is so cool! I have never made my own taquitos, but that is going to change very soon!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        June 22, 2017 at 8:11 pm

        They're so easy! Definitely a repeat.

        Reply
    9. terri

      June 22, 2017 at 9:42 am

      What a great give-away!

      Reply
      • terri

        June 22, 2017 at 9:43 am

        And my favorite comfort food pre-vegan was Mayfield ice cream...

        Reply
    10. Christine Lee

      June 21, 2017 at 9:08 pm

      My favorite comfort food is biscuits and gravy. I've been vegan two years and shockingly have not had any since transitioning. I know it's easy to make but there's something nice about going somewhere to get it for $2. I may have to try biscuits in the air fryer soon...!

      Reply
    11. Kristi

      June 21, 2017 at 8:12 pm

      My favorite comfort food was dessert. Now I am so glad to be able to make healthier desserts!

      Reply
    12. Janet

      June 21, 2017 at 4:38 pm

      My fav comfort food was cream potatoes with roast and gravy.

      Reply
    13. Karen D

      June 21, 2017 at 3:48 pm

      My favorite comfort food was macaroni and cheese

      Reply
    14. Marty

      June 21, 2017 at 2:22 pm

      Corn, onion, and potato chowder with lots of cheese

      Reply
    15. Ruth

      June 21, 2017 at 1:42 pm

      Airpopped popcorn. Before I went vegan and after! With various spices

      Reply
    16. Lydia Claire

      June 21, 2017 at 1:03 pm

      I miss cheese pizza, like the ones from Costco. I know if I ate it now I'd feel sick but I miss a chewy, gooey pizza!

      Reply
    17. Alyssa James

      June 21, 2017 at 10:21 am

      These look so good! I need to try jackfruit, but haven't had much luck finding it at our "regular" grocery stores. Will need to make a trip to the international farmer's market soon!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        June 21, 2017 at 10:31 am

        I feel ya - I was having the same problem. They sell it online, but I recently found it at Trader Joe's! I think it's a new thing there. I was so excited, I grabbed 3 cans!

        Reply
        • Alyssa James

          June 21, 2017 at 10:38 am

          Oooh, good tip, I'll check there next time!

          Reply

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