Instructions

• Heat 1/2 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add 1/4 medium onion (diced) and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3 minutes.
• Add 1 pound ground beef and cook, breaking the meat into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain off excess grease.
• Stir in the entire recipe of your homemade taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture has thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and drain any excess liquid if needed. Set the filling aside.
• Wrap 20 corn tortillas in a damp paper towel and place on a plate. Microwave for 1 minute total, flipping the stack halfway through, or until the tortillas are warm and pliable. Keep them covered while you assemble the taquitos.
• Working one tortilla at a time on a flat surface, place about a heaping tablespoon of the seasoned beef mixture in the center of each tortilla. Top with about 1 tablespoon shredded Mexican blend or cheddar cheese.
• Roll each tortilla tightly around the filling, rolling seam-side down. Use toothpicks to secure rolls if needed. Continue until all taquitos are assembled.
• To bake: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the taquitos in a single layer, seam-side down and not touching. Lightly spray the tops with cooking spray or brush with avocado oil. Bake for 15–20 minutes, turning once if desired, until crispy and golden brown.
• To fry: Pour oil (enough to be about 2 inches deep) into a deep skillet and heat over medium-high until shimmering and about 350°F. Fry 3–4 taquitos at a time, seam-side down, turning with tongs so all sides get crisp, about 3–5 minutes total per batch. Transfer fried taquitos to a paper towel–lined tray to drain. Repeat with remaining taquitos, adjusting oil temperature as needed.
• To air fry: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Place taquitos in a single layer in the basket (you will need to work in batches). Lightly spray the taquitos with cooking spray, air fry 5 minutes, flip and spray again, then air fry 2 more minutes or until crispy. Transfer finished taquitos to a plate and repeat with remaining batches.
• If you used toothpicks, remove them before serving.
• Serve the taquitos with desired toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, salsa, and guacamole.