Crispy Taquitos
These healthy & crispy Taquitos are easy to prep ahead, making them great for a weekday meal! They are filling and delicious!
Ingredients
- 2 large russet potatoes cut into large cubes (Skin on. Washed & scrubbed )
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh black pepper
- ΒΌ teaspoon each: onion powder and garlic powder
- 20 thin corn tortillas (see note below)
- Oil spray
- 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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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.
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Drain potatoes and place in a large bowl. Season with the salt, pepper, garlic & onion powder.
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Mash potatoes with a potato masher or with the back of a fork.
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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.
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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.
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Lightly spray each one with cooking spray.
- Air Fry
Air Fry
- Bake
Bake
- Serve
Serve
Nutrition (per serving)
Nutritional values are estimates from the original source.