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Air Fryer Corn Tostadas

December 16, 2025

vegetarian mexican

Grocery List

Produce

  • Red onion
  • Fresh coriander
  • Lime
  • Avocado
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Sweetcorn (fresh or frozen)

Pantry

  • Corn tortillas
  • Olive oil
  • Tinned black beans
  • Salt

Spices

  • Smoked paprika
  • Ground cumin
  • Garlic powder
  • Chilli flakes (optional)

Proteins

  • None

Other

  • Sour cream or Greek yoghurt
  • Feta or grated cheddar (optional)

Utensils List

  • Air fryer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon
  • Knife
  • Chopping board
  • Tongs

Ingredients (Serves 4)

  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 200 g sweetcorn
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Salt, to taste
  • 240 g tinned black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 100 g cherry tomatoes, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Sour cream or Greek yoghurt, to serve
  • Fresh coriander, chopped

Meal Prep Steps

  1. Finely chop the red onion and tomatoes.
  2. Drain and rinse the black beans.
  3. Toss the sweetcorn with olive oil, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and salt.

Cooking Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 190°C.
  2. Lightly brush the corn tortillas with oil.
  3. Air fry tortillas in batches for 4–5 minutes, flipping halfway, until crisp. Set aside.
  4. Add seasoned sweetcorn to the air fryer basket and cook for 8–10 minutes, shaking halfway, until lightly charred.
  5. Warm the black beans in a small pan or microwave.
  6. Assemble tostadas: spread beans on each tostada, top with sweetcorn, avocado, tomatoes, onion, and sour cream.
  7. Finish with lime juice and fresh coriander.

Storage & Reheating Instructions

  • Store toppings separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days in the fridge.
  • Keep tostadas at room temperature in a sealed container.
  • Reheat corn briefly in the air fryer at 180°C for 3 minutes.
  • Assemble just before serving for best texture.


Oliver Rodriguez, 2025