Hard Taco Shells

Hard Taco Shells
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    20 mins
  • SERVING
    15 People
  • VIEWS
    237

Transform ordinary corn tortillas into perfectly crisp, golden taco shells. This simple technique unlocks a new level of flavor and texture, elevating your taco night to a gourmet experience. Get ready for a satisfying crunch with every bite!

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    10 g
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    1 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    10 mg
  • Sugar
    0 g
  • Fat
    4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Gather all your ingredients and prepare your workstation. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a heavy-bottomed skillet or deep fryer, heat 1 inch of vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 365 degrees F (180 degrees C). Use a thermometer to ensure accurate temperature. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Carefully slide one tortilla into the hot oil. (10 seconds)

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Recipe View Fry for approximately 15 seconds, until slightly softened. (15 seconds)

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Recipe View Using tongs, gently flip the tortilla and immediately fold it in half, creating the taco shell shape. Hold the fold in place with the tongs. (15 seconds)

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Recipe View Continue frying for another 15 seconds, or until the shell is golden brown and crispy. (15 seconds)

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Recipe View Remove the taco shell from the oil and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. (5 seconds)

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Recipe View While the taco shell is still hot, sprinkle generously with salt. (5 seconds)

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Recipe View Repeat steps 3-8 with the remaining tortillas. (Variable time)

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Recipe View Fill and serve your homemade hard taco shells immediately for the best crunch. Enjoy! (5 minutes)

For best results, use fresh corn tortillas. Stale tortillas may crack or break during frying.
Maintain a consistent oil temperature for even cooking and prevent soggy taco shells.
Don't overcrowd the skillet; fry one tortilla at a time to avoid lowering the oil temperature.
If your taco shells become slightly chewy, you can crisp them up in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for a few minutes.
Experiment with different seasonings! Try chili powder, garlic powder, or cumin for a flavorful twist.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 79 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (10)
  • Osbaldo Cronin

    These were so much better than store-bought! Definitely worth the effort.

  • Edwardo Christiansen

    Great recipe! I used coconut oil and it gave them a nice subtle flavor.

  • Elnora Torp

    The microwave trick to soften the tortillas worked perfectly!

  • Collin Shanahan

    Perfectly crunchy!

  • Kayleigh Bailey

    Be careful of hot oil.

  • Amari Klein

    I tried this recipe, it's very good and easy to make. My family loved it.

  • Michele Ohara

    My family loved these! So easy to customize with different seasonings.

  • Rahul Bailey

    These are fantastic! I will never buy taco shells again.

  • Kallie Heidenreich

    I had a little trouble getting the shape right at first, but after a few tries, I got the hang of it.

  • Dixie Green

    So easy, my kids helped me make them.

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