Baked Crispy Tacos
These crispy tacos are the ultimate meal to make on your next taco night! The filling combines plant-based beef burgers infused with aromatic spices for a rich and hearty flavour along with some ooey gooey vegan cheese! The tacos are baked to golden perfection and finished off with a light and refreshing Pico and crispy shredded lettuce. It is the perfect combo of hearty and light and is paired with an avocado crema dip you will be obsessed with!
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Why You’ll Love Crispy Tacos
Protein Packed & Vegan-friendly: They are a wonderful choice for anyone seeking a healthy and protein packed meal. With these crispy tacos, you won’t even miss the meat.
Crispy & Flavorful: The baking process adds a delightful crunch that perfectly complements the tender and juicy plant-based beef and melted vegan cheese to take your tacos to a new level.
Customizable: One of the best things about these tacos? You can customize the recipe to your liking. Swap plant-based burgers with marinated tofu, seasoned tempeh, or even beans – endless possibilities! Add your favourite veggies or salsa or drizzle some hot sauce for an extra kick.
Easy to make: Impress your guests with these crispy baked chipotle tacos that are surprisingly simple to put together. With a few quick steps and minimal kitchen equipment, you’ll have a filling snack ready to serve in less than half an hour.
Baked instead of fried: Craving that satisfying crunch without the guilt? Look no further. By baking the tacos instead of frying, you get that delightful crispiness while cutting back on excess oil.
Dairy Free Dip: The Avocado Crema takes these crispy tacos to the next level. Creamy avocado, zesty lime, fresh cilantro, and a hint of garlic meld into a luxurious sauce that enhances the flavour of crispy tacos.
How To Make Crispy Tacos
Prepare Beef
Start by pan-frying your chopped onion until translucent, then add your garlic, spices, and tomato paste. This aromatic base adds rich flavours to your plant-based beef.
Add your plant-based burgers and crumble them into the pan, allowing them to soak up all the flavours of the aromatic base. Mix to combine and pan-fry until browned.
Assembling the Tacos
Spread out your mini tortillas and add some vegan cheese to one-half of each tortilla. Add your seasoned beef, fold the tortillas in half, and press them down to seal the filling.
Baking to Perfection
Place your folded tortillas on a lined baking sheet and give them a light spray of olive oil. Bake them at 400°F for 25 minutes or until they turn a beautiful golden brown and achieve that irresistible crispy texture.
Prepare Avocado Crema
While your tacos are baking, whip up the avocado crema to elevate the flavor of crispy baked tacos. Blend ripe avocado, lime juice, fresh cilantro, garlic, soy milk, and maple syrup. Season to taste and add plant milk as needed to thin.
Serve Crispy Tacos
Once your Crispy Baked Tacos are perfectly golden and crunchy, it’s time to serve your culinary creation. Gently open each taco and layer some shredded romaine lettuce and a spoonful of zesty pico de gallo. Don’t forget the star of the show – a dollop of avocado crema that ties all the flavours together. Dip away and enjoy!
Recipe Tips for Crispy Baked Tacos
Can I store avocado crema? Certainly! You can store avocado crema for up to three days in the refrigerator.
Make it gluten-free: Use corn tortilla or any gluten-free tortilla of your choice for a gluten-free option.
Swap plant-based beef burger for tempeh, tofu, or beans for a different texture and flavour.
Avocado crema swaps: While avocado crema is a classic pairing, feel free to come up with your own sauce pairing every time you make these baked chipotle tacos. Consider serving them with my dairy-free Avocado Cilantro Lime Dip or Sriracha Mayo for those who love an extra kick.
Swap soy milk with any plant-based milk of your choice.
Swap the spices: Use store-bought taco seasoning to save time. Pre-made taco seasoning blend can add delicious and authentic flavour to your tacos without having to measure individual spices.
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Crispy Tacos
Ingredients
For Crispy Baked Tacos
- 1 white onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 4 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ⅛ tsp oregano
- 4 plant-based beef burgers
- 10 Mini wheat tortillas
- ¾ cup shredded vegan cheddar cheese
- 1/5 cup Pico de gallo
- 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
For Avocado Crema
- 1 avocado
- 1 lime juice
- Handful cilantro
- 1 small clove of garlic
- ⅓ cup Soy milk
- ½ tsp maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- First, pan-fry your chopped onion until translucent, then add your garlic, spices, and tomato paste.
- Add your plant-based burgers and crumble them up into the pan. Mix to combine and pan-fry until browned.
- Spread out your mini tortillas and add some vegan cheese to half of each tortilla. Add your seasoned beef, fold the tortillas in half, and press them down to close.
- Place the folded tortillas on a lined baking sheet and spray with olive oil.
- Bake at 400f for 20-25 minutes or until golden and crispy
- Meanwhile, make your avocado crema by blending all of the ingredients. Season to taste and add plant milk as needed to thin.
- Once your tacos are cooked, open them up and add in some shredded lettuce and pico de gallo. Dip away and enjoy!