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    Home » Simple Vegan Recipes » Tacos

    Crispy Avocado Tacos (baked or in the air fryer)

    Last Modified: Jun 2, 2022 by Becky Striepe

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    avocado tacos with spicy mayo on a white platter
    avocado tacos with spicy mayo on a white platter
    image collage of avocado tacos ingredients and the assembled tacos on a white platter
    image collage showing the bean salad ingredients in a bowl, breading the avocado, air frying it, and the assembled tacos

    Crispy avocado tacos are loaded with hearty corn and bean salad and creamy, vegan sriracha mayo. They're a deliciously easy weeknight meal.

    avocado tacos with spicy mayo on a white platter

    Avocado tacos are super easy to make and so delicious! They take around 30 minutes to put together. While you air fry or bake the avocado, you have plenty of time to make the corn and bean salad and the spicy mayo topping.

    Instead of deep frying, you bake or air fry your avocado for these crispy tacos. That means less oil and less active cooking time!

    Making the bean and corn salad

    Hearty bean and corn salad bring protein and added texture to these delicious tacos!

    This is an incredibly easy, oil-free salad. All that you do is combine corn, beans, and a handful of other ingredients in a bowl.

    I like to make the salad first, so the flavors have a chance to meld while I prepare the avocado and spicy mayo.

    Making the crispy avocado

    Now, you're ready to make the avocado fries! This recipe uses my very favorite egg replacer to bind the seasoned panko breadcrumbs to the avocado: aquafaba.

    panko, aquafaba, and other ingredients for the tacos in bowls on a black table

    If you're not familiar with aquafaba, read my handy guide!

    To bread the avocado, just dredge it in the aquafaba, then in panko mixed with seasonings. I like to pat the breading on, so it adheres really well and gives you a nice, crunchy coating.

    Arrange the pieces in a single layer in your air fryer or on a baking sheet, and bake or air fry until golden.

    image collage showing the bean salad ingredients in a bowl, breading the avocado, air frying it, and the assembled tacos

    While the avocado fries are cooking, whisk together your super-quick sriracha mayo and get your tortillas ready to transform into crispy taco goodness.

    Making the spicy mayo

    The spicy mayo takes approximately 30 seconds to make. Combine vegan mayo with sriracha sauce in a small bowl, and whisk them together.

    That's it!

    You can control the heat with this sriracha mayo, so start with a small amount, and keep adding until it reaches the spice level you want.

    Storage directions

    If you do have leftovers, store the ingredients separately.

    Reheat the avocado in the air fryer for three to four minutes at 350° F. In the oven, bake for 6-10 minutes at 350° F.

    Then, just warm up your tortillas, assemble the tacos, and serve!

    avocado tacos with spicy mayo on a white platter

    Avocado Tacos Recipe

    Crispy avocado tacos are loaded with hearty corn and bean salad and creamy, vegan sriracha mayo. They're a deliciously easy weeknight meal.
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Air Fryer, Vegan
    Keyword: avocado tacos, vegan avocado tacos
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 621kcal
    Author: Becky Striepe

    Ingredients

    For the Corn and Bean Salad

    • ½ cup canned black beans - Save the liquid from the can of beans! You will need it later!
    • ½ cup fresh corn, drained canned corn, or thawed frozen corn
    • ¼ cup chopped green onion
    • 1 ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon coriander
    • 1 teaspoon mild chipotle chile powder
    • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
    • ½ cup your favorite salsa - Homemade or store-bought is fine.

    For the Avocado Fries

    • 1 Haas avocado - peeled, pitted, and cut into 16 slices
    • ½ cup aquafaba - the liquid from the black beans
    • ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon ground cumin - optional

    For the Sriracha Mayo

    • ½ cup vegan mayo
    • 1 to 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce - to taste

    For the Tacos

    • 8 small flour tortillas - warmed

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 400° F, if you're planning to bake the avocado fries.

    Make the corn and bean salad.

    • Toss all of the salad ingredients together in a medium bowl, then taste and adjust the seasonings, as needed. You can add salt and pepper, if you like. Set it aside.

    Make the avocado fries.

    • In a shallow bowl, toss together the panko, salt, and spices. Pour the aquafaba into another shallow bowl.
    • Dredge the avocado slices in the aquafaba and then in the panko, getting a nice, even coating. 
    • To Air Fry: Arrange the slices in a single layer in your air fryer basket. The single layer is important. No overlapping, please! Air fry for 10 minutes at 400° F, shaking gently after 5 minutes. They're ready when they're golden brown.
    • To Bake: Arrange the slices on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 20-23 minutes on the middle oven rack. They're ready when they're golden brown.

    Make the sriracha mayo while the avocado fries cook.

    • Whisk the mayo ingredients together in a small bowl.

    Assemble the avocado tacos.

    • Spoon some of the corn and bean salad onto each tortilla, then layer 2 avocado slices onto each one. Drizzle sriracha mayo on top, and serve. You can sprinkle on extra chopped green onion, if you like!

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer optional

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    Notes

    I definitely recommend making the corn and bean salad first, so the flavors have a chance to meld. You can make it while the avocado fries cook to save time, but it's just so much better this way and only adds a few minutes to the total time.
    Serve these as finger food with spicy mayo for dipping or stuff them into sandwiches, tacos, or burritos!
    If you do have leftovers, store the ingredients separately. Reheat the avocado in the air fryer for three to four minutes at 350° F. In the oven, bake for 6-10 minutes at 350° F. Then, just warm up your tortillas, assemble the tacos, and serve!

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Avocado Tacos Recipe
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    621
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    33
    g
    51
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    6
    g
    30
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    6
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    10
    mg
    3
    %
    Sodium
     
    1451
    mg
    60
    %
    Potassium
     
    568
    mg
    16
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    70
    g
    23
    %
    Fiber
     
    10
    g
    40
    %
    Sugar
     
    5
    g
    6
    %
    Protein
     
    10
    g
    20
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    466
    IU
    9
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    10
    mg
    12
    %
    Calcium
     
    128
    mg
    13
    %
    Iron
     
    4
    mg
    22
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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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.

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