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Crispy Taquitos

These healthy & crispy Taquitos are easy to prep ahead, making them great for a weekday meal! They are filling and delicious!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 20 taquitos
Calories: 76 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 large russet potatoes cut into large cubes Skin on. Washed & scrubbed
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon EACH: onion powder and garlic powder
  • 20 thin corn tortillas see note below
  • Oil spray
Toppings
  • shredded lettuce or cabbage
  • Salsa Mexicana or your preferred salsa
  • Chipotle Crema or Cilantro Lime Crema
  • pickled onions
  • Radishes, cucumbers, pepitas, crumbled cheese

Instructions

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  1. In a medium saucepan, add the potatoes with enough water to cover them. Cook on medium-high for about 10 minutes or until potatoes are soft. Pierce with a fork to check the tenderness.
  2. Drain potatoes and place in a large bowl. Season with the salt, pepper, garlic & onion powder.
  3. Mash potatoes with a potato masher or with the back of a fork.
  4. Stack the tortillas and place inside a kitchen towel or large ziploc bag. Microwave for about 15 seconds or until the tortillas are warm and pliable.
  5. To assemble the tacos, take one tortilla out of the time to keep the rest warm. Add about 1/4 cup potato filling and roll the tortilla tightly. Place seam side down on an air fryer or a baking tray. Repeat process for the rest of the taquitos.
  6. Lightly spray each one with cooking spray.
Air Fry
  1. Air fry the taquitos for 7 to 9 minutes at 400 F degrees (200 C)
  2. Place the rolled taquitos in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving a little space around each one. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to work in batches.
Bake
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. (200 C)
  2. Bake for 15 minutes or until the tortillas are crispy.
Serve
  1. Serve warm and garnish with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • Buy thin tortillas as they won't break when the tortilla is rolled. Thick corn tortillas dry out faster and break easily. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1taquito Calories 76kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 69mg (3%) Potassium 2mg (0%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20taquitos

Amount Per Serving

Calories 76

% Daily Value*

Serving 1taquito
Calories 76kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Sodium 69mg 3%
Potassium 2mg 0%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.