Delicious Vegan Fried Tacos Recipe for a Perfect Crunch

Get ready to crunch into these delicious vegan fried tacos that are as crispy as they are easy to make! This plant-based recipe brings all the bold flavors you love with a satisfying crunch in every bite. Whether you're a seasoned vegan or just taco-curious, these fried tacos are sure to become your new favorite quick and tasty treat!

Ingredients

Tacos

6 corn tortillas

Filling (choose 1):

• Black bean and vegan cheese

• Mashed potatoes (add vegan cheese or nooch as optional)

• Vegan taco meat and cheese

• Roasted vegetables and cheese

Canola oil for frying

Black beans

1 22oz can of black beans (or 2 10oz cans)

1/2 large onion chopped (any kind except green works)

1 jalapeno chopped (optional)

Zest and juice of 1 lime

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro OR 1-2 tbsp of dried cilantro

1-2 tbsp of taco seasoning

1-2 tbsp of olive, avocado, or some neutral oil for cooking

Pinch of salt

Instructions

Prepare the black beans (if chosen)

1. In a large preheated pan on medium high heat (6-7), add the jalapeno, onions and black beans. Cook them until the beans are soft and the onions are translucent.

2. Add the lime zest, lime juice, cilantro, and taco seasoning. Mix until combined.

3. Remove beans from heat. Mash them using a potato masher or run them through the food processor. They don't have to be a paste but need to be spreadable on the tortillas.

Assemble and cook the tacos

1. In a clean preheated pan on medium (5-6) heat, warm the tortillas.

2. In a separate pan, add in enough oil to submerge half of the prepared taco and heat on medium high (5-7).

3. Add in the filling of choice to each tortilla and fold. Prepare each taco while the oil is heating up.

4. Once the oil is hot enough, add in each taco with one side down in the oil.

   • In my pan, I can only fit in 2 at a time while cooking. Do not crowd the pan. Each taco should sit comfortably in it.

   • When ready, flip each taco over. Taco should be crispy.

5. While the first set of tacos are cooking, prepare the space for the tacos to come out of the pan.

   • I line a baking sheet with kitchen towels, 2 thick paper towels, or a cooling rack.

6. Once both sides are crispy, the tacos are ready to enjoy. I recommend patting them dry before eating and serving with a dipping sauce.

   • While the tacos cook, I usually prepare my avocado crema.

Notes

Safety

Be careful when working with hot oil. Never use your fingers or hand to put anything in or move around.

Whenever loading anything to hot oil, it is recommended to wear a thick apron and load it so the splash decorates your back splash instead of your front.

Whenever cooking with hot oil, please be mindful of where your fire extinguisher is whenever working with hot oil. If you don't have a fire extinguisher, keep some flour near you at all times to dump on a flame if needed.