Description
This easy homemade taquitos recipe features flavorful baked jackfruit wrapped in tortillas, perfect as a fun appetizer or a delicious dinner. Served with guacamole, salsa, and sour cream or yogurt, these taquitos bring a delightful combination of spices and textures for a crowd-pleasing meal.
Ingredients
Jackfruit Mixture
- 1 (20-ounce) can jackfruit, cored and shredded
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles, drained
Taquitos
- 12 to 14 flour or flour+corn tortillas*
- ¾ cup refried beans
- ½ cup jack cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup chopped scallions
- Extra-virgin olive oil cooking spray
Toppings (Optional)
- Guacamole
- Pico de gallo
- Cilantro
- Serranos
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Jackfruit: Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a bowl or directly on the baking sheet, toss the shredded jackfruit with olive oil, grated garlic, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Add the diced green chiles and mix well. Spread the mixture into a thin, even layer on the baking sheet.
- Bake Jackfruit: Bake the jackfruit mixture for 15 to 18 minutes until it becomes lightly golden brown and fragrant. Remove the tray from the oven and set aside.
- Warm Tortillas and Assemble Taquitos: Line the baking sheet with fresh parchment paper. Warm the tortillas in the oven for 3 to 5 minutes until they’re pliable. On each tortilla, spread a strip of refried beans near one edge. Add a portion of the baked jackfruit mixture and sprinkle with shredded jack cheese and chopped scallions. Avoid overfilling to make rolling easier.
- Roll Taquitos: Carefully tuck and roll each tortilla tightly to form thin taquitos. Place them seam-side down on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Use toothpicks if needed to keep them secure.
- Prepare for Baking: Generously spray the taquitos with extra-virgin olive oil cooking spray to help them crisp up during baking.
- Bake until Crispy: Bake the taquitos at 400°F (205°C) for about 20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy around the edges.
- Serve: Remove the toothpicks if used, then serve the taquitos hot with your choice of toppings such as guacamole, pico de gallo, cilantro, and sliced serranos for extra flavor and heat.
Notes
- You can use either flour tortillas or a combination of flour and corn tortillas depending on preference; warming them makes rolling easier.
- Using toothpicks helps keep the taquitos tightly rolled during baking.
- For extra crispness, spray the taquitos generously with olive oil before baking.
- This recipe is vegetarian and can be vegan if you substitute the jack cheese for vegan cheese or omit it.
- Serve with guacamole, salsa, sour cream, or yogurt to complement the flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
