Air Fryer Tofu Flautas (Tofu Taquitos)
Crispy air fried tofu flautas (aka tofu taquitos) filled with a flavorful shredded tofu mix. This easy vegan taquitos recipe is budget friendly, easy to make, perfect for your next taco night!
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 222kcal
Ingredients
Tofu Taquitos Ingredients
- 12 oz tofu extra firm or high protein
- ½ cup white onion finely chopped and adjust to taste
- 1-2 garlic cloves minced adjust to taste
- 2 medium-small Roma tomatoes chopped
- 1 large Jalapeno or Serrano Pepper chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper adjust to taste
- 12 corn tortillas
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil separated
Suggested Toppings
- 1 cup vegan sour cream
- 2 cups shredded white cabbage or lettuce
- 1 medium roma tomato sliced tomatoes
- 2 large radishes sliced
- 1 large avocado sliced
- 1 cup homemade salsa
- ½ cup vegan cheese like my dairy-free cotija cheese
Instructions
- Gently squeeze the tofu to remove any excess water. Use a cheese grater to shred the tofu into thin strips.
- Heat 1 Tablespoons of oil in a large skillet or non-stick frying pan. Once hot add the onion and cook until soft, mix in the minced garlic and cook another minute.
- Add the shredded tofu and season with salt and pepper. Sauté until it begins to crisp up a little bit.
- Mix in the chopped tomato and chile pepper and cook another few minutes. Remove the filling from the heat and allow it to cool down to room temperature.
- Wrap your tortillas in a tortilla napkin or regular paper towels and microwave for one minute or just until you have soft corn tortillas that bend easily without cracking.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375F or 200C. If your air fryer is like a mini oven model, line the baking sheet with parchment paper or brush with a little bit of oil and set it on the counter. If yours has an air fryer basket you can leave it in the air fryer until ready to cook.
- Take one warm corn tortilla and brush it with a little oil on both sides. Then add a large spoonful of the tofu filling onto on lower end of the tortilla (watch the video for a visual). Use your fingers to roll and tuck the tortilla over the filling making a tight roll and continue rolling until you have your small taco. Use a toothpick to pin close or simply place the taco onto the baking sheet with this side down.*
- Repeat until all ingredients have been used up. I ended it with 12 taquitos. Place them on the baking sheet or a lined air fryer basket, making only one layer of tacos.
- Air fry for 8 minutes - keeping a close eye on them, and once golden brown flip over and air fry for another 4-7 minutes or just until you see this side begin to turn lightly golden.
- Carefully remove from the air fryer and place on a cooling rack to cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve 3 crispy flautas per plate and top with your favorite taco toppings or those listed in the ingredients section. You can serve with refried beans on the side if desired.
Notes
*Please notice that the nutritional information will depend on the brand of ingredients and if you used homemade or store-bought items.
Nutrition
Serving: 12servings | Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 398mg | Potassium: 258mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 275IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 1mg
