Air Fryer Vegetarian Taquitos

Just dip these easy-to-make vegetarian taquitos in homemade guacamole once they've been air-fried to crispy golden-brown perfection.

  • Prep time 20 minutes
  • Total time 40 minutes
  • Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 1 pouch (8 oz each) Frontera® Ground Beef Taco Skillet Sauce
  • 2-1/2 cups Gardein® Plant-Based Ground Be'f
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
  • 20 white corn tortillas (6 inch)
  • 1-1/4 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese or plant-based Mexican style shreds
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 large avocados, pitted, peeled, chopped
  • 1 pouch (4.5 oz each) Frontera® Original Guacamole Mix

Directions

  • Step one

    Pour taco sauce into a large skillet and bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir in ground be'f and cook 5 to 6 minutes, until heated through. Stir in cilantro.

  • Step two

    Wrap half of the tortillas in a damp paper towel, place on microwave-safe plate. Microwave 30 seconds, until hot and pliable. Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon cheese on a tortilla. Scoop about 2 tablespoons filling into each tortilla and roll up tightly. Heat remaining tortillas and continue filling and rolling. Place taquitos on a plate or baking sheet. Brush top of tortillas with oil.

  • Step three

    Air fry taquitos at 400°F in batches, seam side down, until crispy and lightly browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Prepare guacamole according to package directions. Serve taquitos with guacamole.

Nutrition Information

340 calories, 36g carbs

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calcium 173 mg 17%
Carbohydrate 36 g 12%
Cholesterol 17 mg 6%
Total Fat 19 g 28%
Iron 1 mg 7%
Calories 340 kcal 17%
Sodium 512 mg 21%
Protein 9 g 18%
Saturated Fat 5 g 25%
Sugars 4 g 0
Vitamin C 11 mg 19%