Beef & Bean Taquitos

Name: Air Fryer Beef & Bean Taquitos
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 tsp vegetable oil; 8 oz ground beef, 90% lean; 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed; ½ tsp cumin; ½ tsp chili powder; ½ tsp garlic powder; 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature; 4 oz shredded mexican cheese; 12 (6-inch) flour tortillas; 1 cup salsa, to serve

Beef & Bean Taquitos are crispy air-fried rolls filled with seasoned ground beef, creamy beans, and melted cheese. They deliver fast-food satisfaction at home without the drive-through visit.

🌍Mexican 🏷️Beef 🏷️Taquitos 🏷️Tex-mex 🏷️Black beans 🏷️Ground beef

Total

20 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$20–$33

Recipe Source

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From Recette Magazine

Ingredients

2 tsp vegetable oil
8 oz ground beef, 90% lean
1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp chili powder
½ tsp garlic powder
4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
4 oz shredded mexican cheese
12 (6-inch) flour tortillas
1 cup salsa, to serve

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Instructions

1
In a medium skillet over medium heat, heat 2 tsp vegetable oil until shimmering. Add the beef and season with ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp ground black pepper. Cook, breaking up meat into fine pieces with a wooden spoon until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain off and discard fat from skillet.
2
In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder until smooth. Stir in ground beef, black beans, and shredded cheese until cohesive.
3
Working with one tortilla at a time, mist one side of the tortilla with cooking spray and then flip over. Fill tortilla with ¼ cup filling and roll up tightly to seal, ensuring the seam is facing down. Place in a greased Suvie Air Fry basket.
4
Repeat filling and rolling tortillas until you have 12 taquitos divided between 2 Suvie Air Fry baskets. Place baskets in Suvie, ensuring the saute pans are in place underneath each basket to catch any drips.
5
Input settings and cook now or schedule, carefully flipping taquitos over halfway through cooking. Bottom Zone: Air Fry at 400°F for 16 minutes. Top Zone: Air Fry at 400°F for 16 minutes.
6
Remove baskets from Suvie, divide taquitos between 4 plates and serve with salsa.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Roll taquitos tightly and place seam-side down to prevent them from unrolling in the air fryer; crispy edges will seal the seam.
Use room-temperature cream cheese to ensure it blends smoothly with the filling and spreads evenly before rolling.
Lightly brush or spray taquitos with vegetable oil before air frying for extra crispness and even browning.
Avoid overfilling; 2–3 tablespoons of filling per tortilla prevents bursting and ensures even cooking.

Substitutions

Ground beef (90% lean) → ground turkey or ground chicken (adjust seasonings; poultry is leaner)
Black beans → refried beans or pinto beans (consistency will be creamier)
Shredded Mexican cheese blend → Monterey Jack or sharp cheddar (slightly different flavor profile)

Storage & make-ahead

Store cooled taquitos in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 5–6 minutes to restore crispness.

Equipment

air fryer

Common Questions

Can I make these taquitos ahead of time?

Yes. Assemble and refrigerate unbaked taquitos for up to 24 hours, then air fry directly from the fridge, adding 2–3 minutes to cook time.

What's the best way to keep them crispy?

Air fry at 380°F until golden and crispy. Don't overcrowd the basket, and avoid stacking them during cooking.

Can I use corn tortillas instead of flour?

Corn tortillas are more fragile and harder to seal. Flour tortillas work best for taquitos, but small corn tortillas can work if you seal them with a damp fingertip.