Crispy Air Fryer Flautas

Air fryer flautas with refried beans and guacamole stacked with all of the toppings.

5 from 2 votes

These Air Fryer Flautas are ultra crispy on the outside with a savory filling that’s perfect for quick weeknight dinners or snack platters. I make them with flour tortillas, which technically makes them flautas (not taquitos), but you can swap in corn if that’s what you’ve got.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 414kcal

Author: Jami Powell

Equipment

Air Fryer
Mixing Bowl
Microwave
Cooking brush
Toothpicks (optional)

Ingredients

8 flour tortillas or corn for taquitos
1 cup Mexican refried beans
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 cup shredded cheese Pepper jack or cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Optional Toppings

1 medium tomato diced (about ½ cup)
1 cup avocado guacamole with lime and cilantro
red onion finely chopped (to taste)
crema or sour cream to taste
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro optional, for garnish

Instructions

In a bowl, mix the refried beans with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
Heat the tortillas in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds, wrapped in a damp paper towel, to make them pliable.
Lay a tortilla flat and spread about 2 tablespoons of the bean mixture along the center. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the bean mixture.
Roll up the tortilla tightly and secure it with a toothpick if needed. Repeat for all tortillas.
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Lightly brush each flauta with olive oil.
Place the flautas seam-side down in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Do not overcrowd. Air fry for 7-10 minutes, turning halfway through, until the flautas are golden brown and crispy.
Remove the toothpicks and serve the flautas warm. Top with crema (or sour cream), avocado guacamole, tomato, onion, and red onion. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.

Notes

Storage Store leftover flautas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Freeze To freeze, assemble the flautas before frying and place them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Freeze until solid, then transfer them to a freezer-safe bag.

Reheat Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes until crispy again.

Substitutions

Refried Beans: Substitute with black beans or pinto beans for a different flavor.
Cheese: Use any Mexican blend.

Adjustments Cooking time may need to be adjusted based on the geography of the area (high vs. low elevation), cookware (stoneware vs traditional bakeware), and outdoor temperature if grilling.

Nutrition information is only an estimate

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