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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
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 72 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 12 corn tortillas

Instructions

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  1. Preheat a skillet with 1 cup vegetable oil on medium-high heat.
  2. While the oil preheats place a plate next to the pan, lined with paper towels and the 12 corn tortillas you will be frying.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

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: 12servings

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.