Hard Taco Shells Recipe
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Hard Taco Shells

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

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (48)

 

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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: 75 | Total Fat: 3.6g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2009 by wholewheatbaker   view full review
There is a way to make them crispy without added all the fat from frying. Spray them with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2009 by Uther's   view full review
Other posts were right, make sure your oil is hot. It doesn't take much. I take them out of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2008 by ROSANNACANADA   view full review
if yours are chewy, it means the oil wasn't hot enough!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 10, 2005 by chellebelle   view full review
Tastes a lot better than the ones you buy pre-cooked in a package. I don't think you need to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2009 by lori   view full review
This is really neat. I tried making the shells using both flour and corn tortillas. In my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2009 by Paula   view full review
Actually I think the mistake is that you use too much oil at once. You only put as much as you...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2009 by Kim with Twins   view full review
This is a great recipe. Once you master it, you never go back to store shells. I've been...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2007 by LadaFun   view full review
Taco shells cooked at home give your tacos a very authentic taste, and make a meal that is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2005 by CHEFANDERSEN   view full review
It is probably my fault, but these turned out really greasy and chewy even when served 2...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2009 by jjm1982   view full review
These had great flavor, and were much better than store bought. While I did get my shells...

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