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Homemade Tostada Shells (Baked or Fried!)

Make crispy, delicious homemade tostadas using just 3 basic ingredients!

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
8 mins
Servings: 8 tostadas
Calories: 342 kcal
Course: Main Course , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 8 corn tortillas stale or dried work best
  • 3/4 cup neutral-flavored oil canola, vegetable, peanut, or grapeseed oil
  • kosher salt optional

Instructions

Baked Tostada Shells
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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Place the tortillas in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  3. Lightly brush or spray both sides of the tortillas with oil.
  4. Sprinkle tortillas with salt, if using.
  5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges start to brown.
Fried Tostada Shells
  1. Line a tray with a paper towel, and set aside.
  2. Add the oil to a cast iron pan until it’s about 1/2 inch deep. Heat on medium-high until the oil reaches 350°F.
  3. Add a corn tortilla to the hot oil.
  4. Cook until the tortilla is crispy and golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Using tongs or a slotted spoon transfer tostadas to drain on paper towel lined tray and sprinkle lightly with salt, if desired. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.

Notes

  • Storage
  • Storage
  • Let the tostada shells cool completely to room temperature before placing them in storage. This will prevent condensation from building up and making them stale.
  • Homemade corn tortilla shells will keep well in an airtight container or ziplock bag for up to 5 days.
  • Air fryer tostada shells: Air fry lightly oiled tortillas at 350°F in a single layer until golden brown and crispy, 5 to 7 minutes. Check on them as they cook to ensure they do not over cook.
  • Let the tostada shells cool completely to room temperature before placing them in storage. This will prevent condensation from building up and making them stale.
  • Homemade corn tortilla shells will keep well in an airtight container or ziplock bag for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 342kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Monounsaturated Fat 18g Trans Fat 0.1g Sodium 20mg (1%) Potassium 81mg (2%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 0.4g (1%) Vitamin A 1IU (0%) Calcium 35mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8tostadas

Amount Per Serving

Calories 342

% Daily Value*

Calories 342kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Monounsaturated Fat 18g 90%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Sodium 20mg 1%
Potassium 81mg 2%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 0.4g 1%
Vitamin A 1IU 0%
Calcium 35mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.