Crispy, golden, and packed with flavor, these Black Bean Flautas (also known as taquitos) are a simple and delicious Mexican-inspired dish. Filled with a savory black bean mixture and rolled into corn tortillas, they’re perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, snack, or casual meal.
With just a handful of ingredients, these flautas are easy to make and can be cooked in multiple ways—fried, baked, or air-fried—depending on your preference.
⏱️ Recipe Info
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–25 minutes
- Total Time: 30–40 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 flautas
- Category: Dinner / Snack
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Difficulty: Easy
- Diet: Vegan
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick & easy: Made with simple pantry ingredients
- Crispy & satisfying: Perfect texture in every bite
- Versatile cooking options: Fry, bake, or air fry
- Budget-friendly: Affordable and filling
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 can low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
- 8–10 corn tortillas
- 1/2 white onion, diced
- 1 jalapeño, diced
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder (optional)
- 1/2–3/4 cup vegetable broth or water
- 2 tbsp canola oil (optional, for cooking)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
🌿 Optional Toppings
- Guacamole
- Salsa
- Fresh cilantro
- Hot sauce (like Tapatio)
👩🍳 Instructions
🥄 Prepare the Filling
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Add a splash of vegetable broth, onion, and jalapeño.
- Cook for about 5 minutes until the onion softens.
- Add black beans and remaining broth. Cook for another 5 minutes until beans are soft.
- Mash the beans slightly using a spoon or spatula.
- Stir in cumin, garlic powder, chili powder (if using), salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
🌯 Assemble the Flautas
- Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave to prevent cracking.
- Add a spoonful of filling to each tortilla.
- Roll tightly and place seam-side down (or secure with toothpicks).
🔥 Cooking Methods
🍳 Frying (Traditional)
- Heat 1/4–1/2 cup oil in a pan.
- Fry 3–4 flautas at a time for 3–5 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
🔥 Oven-Baked
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place flautas on a baking sheet and lightly brush with oil.
- Bake for 16–20 minutes until crispy.
🌬️ Air Fryer
- Lightly brush with oil.
- Air fry at 390°F (200°C) for 11–12 minutes until golden.
💡 Tips
- Use corn tortillas for authentic flavor and texture
- Warm tortillas before rolling to prevent breaking
- Avoid microwaving leftovers—reheat in oven or air fryer for crispiness
🔄 Variations
- Swap black beans with pinto or other beans
- Add vegan cheese for extra richness
- Mix in veggies like bell peppers or corn
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Serve with guacamole, salsa, and fresh herbs
- Pair with rice or a fresh salad
- Perfect for parties, movie nights, or quick meals