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Hard Taco Shells

SUBMITTED BY: TINKERBELL4

"Home made crunchy taco shells are excellent! Use home made tortillas, or corn tortillas from the store."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 7 stars. This recipe average a 4.6 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 15 taco shells

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 (12 ounce) package corn tortillas
  • salt to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat about 1 inch of oil in a heavy skillet over medium to medium-high heat to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  2. Use tongs to place one tortilla at a time into the oil. It should start to sizzle right away. Cook for about 15 seconds, then flip over and fold the shell in half, holding in place with the tongs until crispy, about 15 seconds. You may need a little practice at first. Drain on paper towels, and sprinkle with salt while still hot. Use for tacos right away, or they may become chewy. Leftovers may be heated in the oven for crisping.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 10, 2005 by chellebelle
Tastes a lot better than the ones you buy pre-cooked in a package. I don't think you need to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2005 by CHEFANDERSEN
It is probably my fault, but these turned out really greasy and chewy even when served 2... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2008 by emilyfelts
Great for tacos (i also make chips by cutting up the corn tortillas into small triangles and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2008 by JENNY-REDS
I was surprised at how easy these were! I used low carb flour tortillas and the seasoned salt... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2007 by LadaFun
Taco shells cooked at home give your tacos a very authentic taste, and make a meal that is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2007 by Rose
I had the chewy problem with some tortillas i made. I just put them back in the deep fryer for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2008 by ROSANNACANADA
if yours are chewy, it means the oil wasn't hot enough! MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Hard Taco Shells

Servings Per Recipe: 15

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 76

  • Total Fat: 3.5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 62mg
  • Total Carbs: 10.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.2g
  • Protein: 1.3g

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