Hard Taco Shells Recipe
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Hard Taco Shells

By: TINKERBELL4  
"Home made crunchy taco shells are excellent! Use home made tortillas, or corn tortillas from the store."

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Original Recipe Yield 15 taco shells
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 76 | Total Fat: 3.5g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2009 by wholewheatbaker 
There is a way to make them crispy without added all the fat from frying. Spray them with... MORE
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Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2008 by ROSANNACANADA 
if yours are chewy, it means the oil wasn't hot enough! MORE
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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
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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 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 May 26, 2009 by lori 
This is really neat. I tried making the shells using both flour and corn tortillas. In my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2009 by jjm1982 
These had great flavor, and were much better than store bought. While I did get my shells... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2009 by JNSP99 
Excellent - I will NEVER buy packaged ones again. This was a huge hit that made a easy... 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 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

 
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