Crispy Baked Taco Shells
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Sure you can buy crispy taco shells from the grocery store, but you can also make them at home! I personally love this homemade Crispy Baked Taco Shells version.
You can get them just under crispy so they are more pliable, which in my opinion, makes them much easier to eat. The pocket to place the meat in is also roomier than the store bought version.
Ingredients to Make Crispy Baked Taco Shells
- CORN TORTILLAS
- CANOLA OIL COOKING SPRAY
- SALT
hOW TO MAKE CRISPY BAKED TACO SHELLS
The main thing you need to know about this recipe is you need to be sure to place a piece of aluminum foil across the bottom rack of your oven so you don’t end up with a mess. Trust me, I didn’t do this the first time and wish I had known the mess it would make.
Once you have done that, place top rack of oven on top level and preheat oven to 375 degrees.
You want to heat the tortillas in microwave for about 30 seconds until softened. Or you can wrap them in foil and place in preheated oven for 5 minutes.
Next, spray one side of each tortilla with the cooking spray and sprinkle with salt.
Then drape tortillas with the sprayed side facing up over top 2 bars of your oven rack. Bake for 7 to 10 minutes until crispy and brown. I like to cook mine for 5 minutes so they are still a little soft and pliable.
frequently asked questions
What are some creative filling ideas for homemade hard taco shells?
You can fill crispy taco shells with a variety of ingredients such as seasoned ground beef or turkey, shredded chicken, grilled vegetables, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.
Can I make the taco shells ahead of time and reheat them later?
It’s best to make the taco shells fresh and serve them immediately for the best texture and flavor. Reheating pre-made taco shells may result in them becoming soggy.
How do I store leftover taco shells?
Store leftover taco shells in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2-3 days. To maintain crispiness, place a paper towel in the container to absorb any excess moisture.
Can I use flour tortillas instead of corn tortillas for making crispy taco shells?
Yes. However, corn tortillas tend to result in a more traditional and authentic flavor for crispy taco shells.
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Crispy Baked Taco Shells
Real Mom Kitchen
Ingredients
- 8 6 inch corn tortillas
- canola oil cooking spray
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Place top rack of oven on top level and line bottom rack with foil.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Heat tortillas on high in microwave for about 30 seconds until softened or wrap in foil and place in preheated oven for 5 minutes.
- Spray one side of each tortilla with the cooking spray and sprinkle with salt.
- Drape tortillas with the sprayed side facing up over 2 rows of the top oven rack. Bake for 7 to 10 minutes until crispy and brown. I cook mine for 5 minutes so they are still a little soft and pliable.
Nutrition
Recipe adapted from Barbara Bakes.
