Black Bean and White Rice Taquitos
Ingredients
- 1 cup Carolina® White Rice
- 1 cup dried black beans, rinsed
- 5 cups water, divided
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 2 canned chipotles in adobo, minced
- 2 tbsp canned adobo sauce
- 2 tbsp sazon seasoning
- 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 24 small corn tortillas (4.5-inch tortillas)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup guacamole
- 1 cup pico de gallo
Instructions
These tasty Air Fryer taquitos stuffed with wholesome black beans and a fluffy Carolina® White Rice are an essential lunch or dinner option. Perfect for family gatherings, they even make a great option for any celebration.
Step 1
Quick soak beans in Instant Pot and drain once done. Add beans and 3 cups water to Instant Pot. Cover with lid and lock. Select Pressure Cook setting on High pressure for 10 minutes or cook according to manufacturer’s instructions until beans are tender.
Step 2
When pressure cooking is complete, Quick Release the pressure. Once pressure is released, remove lid. Drain and set aside.
Step 3
Add rice and 2 cups water to Instant Pot; cover with lid and lock. Select Pressure Cook setting on High pressure for 3 minutes or cook according to manufacturer’s instructions until rice is tender.
Step 4
When pressure cooking is complete, Quick Release the pressure. Once pressure is released, remove lid.
Step 5
Transfer white rice and beans to large bowl. Stir in tomato paste, chipotles, adobo sauce and sazon seasoning. Let cool completely. Stir in cheese and cilantro.
Step 6
Warm tortillas according to package directions. Add 1/4 cup filling down along center of each tortilla; roll up tightly. Brush lightly with oil. Place seam side down on parchment paper-lined tray.
Step 7
Preheat air fryer according to manufacturer’s instructions.
Step 8
Place four taquitos in air fryer basket. Air fry at 400°F for 4 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining taquitos.
Step 9
Serve taquitos with sour cream, guacamole and pico de gallo for dipping.
Cooking Tips
Substitute flour tortillas for corn tortillas if preferred.
For additional smoky flavor, add cooked crumbled bacon to taquitos.
Substitute Oaxaca cheese for Monterey Jack cheese if desired.
Recipe Video
Air Fryer Taquitos
Looking for tasty and convenient recipes to make in your Air Fryer? These crunchy Black beans and Long Grain White Rice Taquitos are perfect. They are a great option for anyone who loves something easy yet yummy, filled with wholesome ingredients mixed with a tangy tomato sauce seasoned with chipotles in adobo and sazon seasoning. Using an Air Fryer helps them get that ultimate crunchy texture without having to submerge in oil to deep fry them.
If you don’t have an Air Fryer, try baking them in the oven! Or use this recipe for Tacos Dorados with Rice and Beans which are oven-baked with a crunchy finish.
Planning a Fiesta
Everyone loves a good celebration, filled with good company, delicious and tasty food and an overall fun day. Your fiesta can include Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day or any other get-together.
Food happens to be an essential part of any gathering to remember but don’t worry because Carolina® Rice has all the perfect recipes for any meal. You can make these flavor-packed and meat-free Black Beans and White Rice Taquitos the center of your festive fiesta.
Accompany them some Chicken Tinga and Rice Tacos for your guests who prefer a chicken option or even some Cheesy BBQ Chicken and Rice Quesadillas. If you are looking to please everyone and would like to add a meat option for those who prefer it, try the Birria con Arroz for the perfect combination of flavors.
No party is complete without some sweet goodness to finish up your fiesta. Try some fruity Sweet Rice Tamales with a lovely homemade cream cheese and blueberry filling. For a more refreshing option, you can try the creamy Horchata Ice Cream.
Make sure to play some fun music to keep the fiesta going and add decorations of your preference to add a little spice. If you are looking for a new dinner idea be sure to try our:chaufa.
