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Karla Zazueta

Crispy Fried Taquitos with Potato & Mushroom Filling

Easy Mexican antojitos for a quick and comforting dinner
Prep Time 25 minutes
Servings: 15 taquitos
Course: antojito, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients
  

For the filling
  • 15 corn tortillas slightly cold or day-old works best
  • 2 large white potatoes
  • 250 g mushrooms finely chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 pinch dried oregano
For frying
  • 2 cups vegetable oil
To serve
  • ¼ head lettuce shredded
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 6 radishes thinly sliced
  • ½ cup crema or sour cream
  • Queso fresco or feta crumbled
  • Spicy salsa to taste

Method
 

Cook the potatoes
  1. Peel and cut the potatoes into chunks. Place them in a pot of salted boiling water and cook until soft (about 12–15 minutes). Drain well and mash until smooth. Season with salt and set aside.
Cook the mushrooms
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the chopped mushrooms, season with salt and a pinch of oregano, and cook for about 8–10 minutes until soft and lightly golden. Set aside.
Make the filling
  1. Mix the cooked mushrooms with the mashed potatoes until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Prepare the toppings
  1. Shred the lettuce, slice the avocado, and thinly slice the radishes. Set aside so everything is ready for serving.
Warm the tortillas
  1. Heat each tortilla briefly in a dry pan until soft and flexible. This prevents them from breaking when folding.
Fill the taquitos
  1. Place a spoonful of filling onto one side of each tortilla and fold it over to form a half-moon shape. Repeat until all tortillas are filled.
Fry the taquitos
  1. Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, fry the taquitos in batches (3–4 at a time) for about 2 minutes per side, or until golden and crispy.
  2. Remove and place on a paper towel or colander to drain excess oil.
Serve
  1. Arrange the taquitos on a large platter. Top with shredded lettuce, avocado slices, radishes, crema, and crumbled cheese.
  2. Serve with spicy salsa on the side so everyone can add their own heat.

Notes

  • Warm tortillas are key to prevent cracking
  • Don’t overfill or they may open while frying
  • Keep oil at medium heat for even crispiness
  • Drain well after frying for the best texture
  • Best served immediately while hot and crispy