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How To Make Crunchy Hard Taco Shells
Learn how to make crunchy hard taco shells at home in just minutes!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
12
servings
Calories:
72 kcal
Course:
Bread
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 12 corn tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet with 1 cup vegetable oil on medium-high heat.
- While the oil preheats place a plate next to the pan, lined with paper towels and the 12 corn tortillas you will be frying.
- Once the oil is hot enough, place the corn tortilla in the pan. Let it cook for 10 seconds. Then flip the tortilla, and let it stand for another 5 seconds. Then fold with tongs.
- Remove the shells from the skillet and drain excess oil over pan. Place on the paper towel lined plate. Repeat until you've cooked all 12.
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Notes
- I love making my own shells at home. I can fry them to perfection and enjoy them warm. It also means everyone can have what they like from a single package - either soft or crunchy.
Nutrition Information
Calories
72kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
12mg
(1%)
Potassium
48mg
(1%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 72
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 72kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 48mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.