Crispy Refried Bean Tacos
Crispy Refried Bean Tacos combine crunchy fried corn tortillas with creamy refried beans, melty cheese, fresh cilantro, and zesty salsa, creating a quick, flavorful, and vegetarian-friendly Mexican-inspired snack or meal. Perfectly balanced in texture and flavor, these tacos are easy to customize and budget-friendly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 tacos 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup refried beans (warm)
- 8 small corn tortillas
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1 cup shredded cheese (such as cheddar, cotija, or pepper jack)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
- Salsa or hot sauce, to taste
- 2 lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients. Shred the cheese, chop the cilantro, and slice lime wedges. Warm the refried beans on the stove or microwave until creamy and easy to spread.
- Heat the Oil and Fry the Tortillas: Pour vegetable oil into a shallow frying pan and heat over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully fry each corn tortilla one at a time until golden and crispy, flipping to cook both sides evenly. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Assemble the Tacos: Using a spoon, spread a generous layer of warm refried beans on each crispy tortilla. Top with shredded cheese so it can melt slightly from the warmth of the beans.
- Add Fresh Toppings: Sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro over the cheese and finish with a drizzle of salsa or hot sauce. Serve each taco with a lime wedge to squeeze over before eating.
Notes
- Make sure your oil is hot to crisp tortillas quickly without soaking them in grease.
- Use a thin layer of beans to keep tacos crispy and easy to eat.
- Warm refried beans well to ensure smooth spreading and perfect cheese melting.
- Fresh herbs like cilantro add bright contrast; parsley or green onions can be used as alternatives.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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