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Crispy Crab Taquitos

June 12, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

Kid-friendly recipes do not have to be boring in the flavor department. Try out these Crispy Crab taquitos to add a crunch to your dinner-time routine. two Crispy Crab Taquitos and crema.

 Megan Glidden

two Crispy Crab Taquitos and crema.
Crispy Crab Taquitos
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  • CourseKid Friendly, Main Dish
Servings
4 2 Taquitos and 2 Tbsp Crema
Servings
4 2 Taquitos and 2 Tbsp Crema
two Crispy Crab Taquitos and crema.
Crispy Crab Taquitos
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  • CourseKid Friendly, Main Dish
Servings
4 2 Taquitos and 2 Tbsp Crema
Servings
4 2 Taquitos and 2 Tbsp Crema
Ingredients
Crema
  • ½ Cup Plain non-fat Greek Yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Taquitos
  • 8 ounces lump crab meat 
  • 15 ounces low sodium black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 Cup Plain non-fat Greek Yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 Tablespoons cilantro
  • 8 Yellow Corn Tortillas
  • cooking spray
Servings: 2 Taquitos and 2 Tbsp Crema
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Instructions
  1. Wash hands and clean cooking area.
  2. Combine all ingredients for crema (non-fat Greek yogurt, chili powder, and garlic powder) in a small bowl and set aside
  3. In a large mixing bowl combine crab meat, black beans, Greek yogurt, chili powder, and cilantro. Set aside.
  4. Warm the tortillas by loosely wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwave on high for 30 to 45 seconds.
  5. Place approximately ¼ cup of crab and bean mixture into center of a tortilla. Roll tightly, and place open side down. Repeat until you have run out of tortillas.
  6. Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees.
  7. Spray taquitos with cooking spray and place open side down in air fryer. Cook five minutes, flip and cook another five minutes or until desired doneness is reached.
Recipe Notes

Nutrition Label for Crispy Crab Toquitos

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, air, air fry, air fryer, appetizer, black beans, chili powder, cilantro, crab, garlic powder, kid friendly, lunch, protein, Seafood, tacos, tortillas, yogurt

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