Crispy Homemade Hard Taco Shells Recipe

Name: Crispy Homemade Hard Taco Shells Recipe
Total time: 20 mins
Ingredients: 2 cups vegetable oil for frying; 1 (12 ounce) package corn tortillas; salt to taste

Enjoy crunchy, delicious homemade taco shells using either homemade or store-bought corn tortillas. It might take a few tries to get the hang of it! For the best taste and texture, fill and serve your tacos immediately after frying. Reheat leftover shells in the oven to restore their crispiness.

Total time20 mins
Prep time10 mins
Cook time10 mins
Yield15 taco shells, 15

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Ingredients

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

Instructions

Prepare all of your necessary ingredients.
Pour oil into a heavy skillet to a depth of 1 inch and heat over medium heat until it reaches 365 degrees F (180 degrees C).
Carefully place one tortilla into the hot oil at a time, frying for approximately 15 seconds.
Flip the tortilla and fold it in half. Use tongs to hold it in place until it becomes crispy, about another 15 seconds.
Remove the taco shell and place it on paper towels to drain excess oil. Season with salt while it's still hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 75 kcal
Fat Content: 4 g
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sugar Content: 0 g
Sodium Content: 10 mg
Protein Content: 1 g
Carbohydrate Content: 10 g
Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g