Description
This delicious Taquitos recipe combines creamy refried beans, spicy green chiles, cheesy goodness, and fresh cilantro rolled in flour tortillas and fried to crispy perfection. Perfect for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack, these taquitos deliver satisfying crunch and bold flavors, served best with your favorite dipping sauces.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 16 ounces refried beans (1 can)
- 4.5 ounces chopped green chiles (1 can)
- 1 ounce taco seasoning (1 packet)
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Tortillas
- 24 (3-inch) flour tortillas (2 packages) – see note
For Frying
- Canola oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a medium-sized bowl, thoroughly mix the refried beans, chopped green chiles, taco seasoning, shredded Mexican blend cheese, and chopped fresh cilantro until completely combined and evenly distributed.
- Heat the oil: Pour 2 to 3 inches of canola oil into a deep cast iron skillet or Dutch oven. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F, ensuring it’s hot enough for frying.
- Assemble the taquitos: On a clean work surface, place one 3-inch flour tortilla. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the bean and cheese mixture onto the bottom center of the tortilla. Roll the tortilla up tightly around the filling, securing the end with a toothpick to hold it together during frying.
- Fry the taquitos: Carefully place the rolled taquitos in batches into the hot oil. Fry for 1 to 2 minutes, turning occasionally, until they become golden brown and crispy to your liking. For a crunchier texture, fry slightly longer but watch to avoid burning.
- Drain and cool: Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried taquitos to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Allow them to cool just enough to safely remove the toothpicks before serving.
- Serve: Enjoy the taquitos warm with your choice of dipping sauces such as salsa, guacamole, avocado ranch, sour cream, or hot sauce for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute corn tortillas if preferred, but flour tortillas provide a better seal and crispiness when fried.
- Adjust the amount of taco seasoning depending on your spice preference.
- Make sure the oil temperature stays consistent at 350°F for even frying.
- Use a slotted spoon to avoid excess oil on the taquitos.
- Leftover taquitos can be reheated in the oven to retain crispiness.