Description
These baked or air-fried halal-style taquitos are crispy, flavorful, and packed with spiced chickpeas and vegetables wrapped in tortillas for a crunchy, satisfying snack or meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas (or canned, drained)
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 2–3 tbsp hot sauce (halal-friendly)
- 2 tbsp plant-based milk
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (or substitute lemon juice for strict halal preference)
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 10 small flour tortillas (halal-certified)
- Oil for brushing
Instructions
- Lightly mash chickpeas in a bowl.
- Heat oil in a pan, sauté onion and bell pepper for 3 minutes.
- Add garlic and spices, cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add chickpeas, tomato sauce, hot sauce, milk, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Simmer 2–4 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 210°C (410°F) and line baking tray.
- Fill each tortilla with 2 tbsp mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down.
- Brush with oil for crispiness.
- Bake 15–20 minutes or air-fry until golden and crispy.
Notes
- Use halal-certified tortillas and sauces.
- For extra crisp, air fry instead of baking.
- Can add halal chicken for a non-vegan version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack / Main
- Method: Bake / Air Fry
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired