Crispy Taco Salad Shells
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
154 kcal
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Cuisine
Mexican
Crispy Taco Salad Shells
Description
The Crispy Taco Salad Shells recipe involves frying flour tortillas briefly in hot oil to develop deep golden patches and a slight puffiness, then molding them over oven-safe bowls to form salad shell shapes. Baking further crisps the tortillas while maintaining their bowl form. The combination of frying and baking gives these shells a crunchy texture and slight toasted flavor, making them sturdy enough to hold moist fillings like taco salad ingredients.
These shells can be filled with your choice of fresh or cooked taco salad components, making a distinctive edible serving bowl that enhances presentation and texture contrast. They work well for serving as individual portions or for sharing at a casual meal.
The method includes frying one tortilla at a time to an ideal golden brown, then shaping and baking them on bowls placed on a baking sheet at 350˚F for roughly 12 to 14 minutes until thoroughly crispy and firm. Light seasoning with kosher salt is optional for added flavor. Once cooled, the shells are ready to fill.
Ingredients
- 4 flour tortilla 10-inch diameter, large
- 2 Tbsp extra light olive oil canola oil or any high heat cooking oil, plus more as needed
- kosher salt optional for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350˚F. Set your oven-safe bowls over a baking sheet and have a ladle ready or something that can be used to push the tortilla into the mold.
- Heat 2 Tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot (350˚F on a thermometer), add the tortilla and fry on the first side for 30-45 seconds. Flip and fry for 30-45 seconds on the second side. The tortilla should be a deep golden brown in spots and start to puff.
- Immediately remove with tongs and place over an oven-safe bowl. Use a ladle or a smaller bowl to shape the tortilla to fit into the bowl. Sprinkle with salt if desired. Repeat this process with the remaining tortillas, adding more oil to the skillet as needed.
- Once the tortillas are shaped into the bowls, set the bowls on a baking sheet and bake at 350˚F for about 12-14 minutes or until crispy and golden brown. Remove from molds and cool on a wire rack then serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 154 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 154kcal | 8% |
| Carbs | 15g | |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 221mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 38mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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