Hard Taco Shells

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Homemade taco shells are crunchy and taste excellent! Use homemade tortillas or store-bought corn tortillas. You may need a little practice at first. Fill and serve tacos right after frying, or they may become chewy. Leftovers may be heated in the oven for crisping.

Submitted by TINKERBELL4
Updated on November 20, 2024
Crispy taco shells on wooden board with cheese, sour cream, and lime.
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
15
Yield:
15 taco shells
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 15 servings

  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

  • 1 (12 ounce) package corn tortillas

  • salt to taste

Directions

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Corn tortillas, oil, and salt set out for making taco shells.

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  2. Fill a heavy skillet with 1-inch-deep oil over medium heat; heat to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C).

    Pan with heated oil prepared for frying taco shells.

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  3. Fry one tortilla at a time in hot oil. Cook for about 15 seconds.

    Corn tortilla frying in oil to create taco shell.

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  4. Flip over and fold in half, holding in place with tongs until crispy, about 15 seconds.

    Corn tortilla frying in oil to create taco shell.

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  5. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt while still hot.

    Fried taco shells resting on paper towels to drain excess oil.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

75 Calories
4g Fat
10g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 15
Calories 75
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Sodium 10mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 1g 3%
Calcium 18mg 1%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 42mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.