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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 15m
Cook 20m
Total 35m
Yield 20 servings

πŸ₯„ 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

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ Instructions

  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.

  7. Air Fry

    Air Fry

  8. Bake

    Bake

  9. Serve

    Serve

πŸ“Š Nutrition (per serving)

76 kcal Calories
16 g Carbs
1 g Protein
1 g Fat

Nutritional values are estimates from the original source.