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Taco Shells In Oven
Baking taco shells in the oven without special molds is quick, easy, and fun!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8 taco shells
Calories: 57 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 8 corn tortillas
- cooking spray or vegetable oil
- chili powder optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- To soften the tortillas, stack them between damp paper towels and heat in the microwave for 30 seconds.
- Lightly brush or spray both sides of each tortilla with cooking spray or vegetable oil. Sprinkle with chili powder if using.
- Lay each tortilla across two bars of the oven rack to create a taco shell shape.
- Bake the tortillas for 8 to 10 minutes, or until they are crisp and golden brown.
- Carefully remove the taco shells from the oven using tongs. Let them cool before filling.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
57kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.2g
Sodium
12mg
(1%)
Potassium
48mg
(1%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
1IU
(0%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8taco shells
Amount Per Serving
Calories 57
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 57kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| 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.