Name: Ground Beef Flautas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 flauta
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 package taco seasoning mix; 1 can refried beans; 8 tortillas; Cooking spray

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Ground Beef Flautas

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Instructions

Warm a little oil in a large skillet. Cook the meat until browned and cooked through. Season with taco seasoning mix or homemade blend. Stir to combine, remove from heat, and set aside.

Spray air fryer basket with cooking oil.

Spread a layer of refried beans on each tortilla and spoon portioned ground beef on top. Roll the tortillas tightly and place seam side down on the air fryer basket. You should get 8-10 flautas.

Spray the flautas with cooking oil and cook at 350F for about 10 minutes.

Repeat with remaining then serve.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Moisture Control for Crispy Results 💧
Brown the ground beef thoroughly and drain excess fat completely before mixing with refried beans, as moisture is the enemy of crispiness in air fryer flautas.
Warm Your Tortillas First 🔥
Microwave tortillas for 30 seconds before rolling to make them pliable and prevent cracking, ensuring tight, secure rolls that won't unravel during cooking.
Seam-Side Down Placement 📍
Always place flautas seam-side down in the air fryer basket to seal the roll and prevent filling from escaping while the outside crisps up evenly.
Strategic Seasoning Layering 🧂
Season the ground beef before mixing with beans, then add a light sprinkle of taco seasoning to the tortilla exterior after cooking spray application for maximum flavor impact.
Ideal Air Fryer Temperature & Timing ⏱️
Cook at 380°F for exactly 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, to achieve a perfectly golden, crispy exterior while keeping the filling hot and melted.