Crispy Air Fryer Flautas with Beef and Cheese
Crispy air fryer flautas filled with seasoned beef, refried beans, and cheddar cheese. A quick and delicious recipe, perfect for a hearty dinner.
Steps
- 01
Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes.
- 02
In a bowl, mix the taco beef, refried beans, salsa, and shredded cheese.
- 03
Lay a tortilla flat, place 2 tablespoons of the mixture in the center. Roll tightly and place seam-side down on a tray.
- 04
Once air fryer is preheated, place flautas in a single layer in the basket, seam-side down, without overlapping.
- 05
Cook for 8-10 minutes. Turn halfway through (after 4 minutes). Check after 8 minutes; if you want crispier, cook 1-2 minutes more.
- 06
Serve with salsa, sour cream, guacamole, or your favorite toppings.
Recipe story
Flautas, also known as taquitos, are a traditional Mexican dish originating from northern Mexico. These rolled and fried tortilla fillings were made by Mexican mothers to use leftover meat and beans. In Aztec cuisine, early versions were served at festivities. Over time, the recipe spread throughout Latin America, becoming a popular appetizer in Tex-Mex restaurants.
Ingredient Secrets
Discover the culinary secrets and flavor history of key ingredients in this dish.
Sea salt
Sea salt, extracted from ocean waters by evaporation, was one of the most precious goods of antiquity, used both as food and as currency. In ancient Rome, soldiers were paid with salt, which is the origin of the word 'salary'. Salt roads connected entire civilizations, and in the Middle Ages, salt was so valuable it was called 'white gold'.
