Homemade Hard Taco Shells Recipe
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Homemade Hard Taco Shells Recipe
Description
The Homemade Hard Taco Shells recipe uses small corn tortillas fried in about a quarter-inch of hot oil heated to 350°F. Each tortilla is fried briefly on one side until golden and bubbly, then flipped and folded in half with tongs to create a traditional taco shell shape. Frying continues for a short time per side until crisp and golden. Salt is sprinkled while the shells are hot to enhance flavor.
Cooling the shells upside-down on paper towels promotes draining excess oil and aids in keeping the shells slightly open, making them easier to fill without a taco holder. The shells develop a crunchy texture complemented by a mild corn flavor, suitable for tacos filled with a wide range of ingredients.
Once cooled to room temperature, the shells can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, keeping them crisp for multiple uses.
Ingredients
- 20 corn tortillas small 6", white or yellow
- olive oil or 1/4” oil, light or any high heat cooking oil
- kosher salt for sprinkling fried shells
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with paper towels. Place a medium/large skillet over medium heat and add 1⁄4” of oil. Once the oil is hot (350 ̊F on a thermometer), carefully slide in a tortilla and fry for 12-15 seconds until golden and bubbly on the first side.
- Flip and use tongs to immediately fold in half. Fry another 10-12 seconds per side or until golden brown then use tongs to transfer the taco shell to the prepared baking sheet.
- Immediately sprinkle taco shells lightly with kosher salt. I find if you open them up a bit and set them upside-down to cool and drain on the paper towels, they will stay open a bit more, making them easier to fill and you don’t need a taco holder. Repeat with remaining tortillas until all shells are fried.
Notes
- Store cooled taco shells in an airtight container or zip bag at room temperature to maintain crispness for up to one week.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20shells
Amount Per Serving
Calories 57 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 57kcal | 3% |
| Carbs | 12g | |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 48mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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