Hard Taco Shells

Homemade taco shells filled with your favorite taco fixings are easy to make by frying tortillas into folded taco shells with just a skillet and oil.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 75 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Fill a heavy skillet with 1-inch-deep oil over medium heat; heat to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C).

Step 2

Gather the ingredients.

Step 3

Fry one tortilla at a time in hot oil. Cook for about 15 seconds.

Step 4

Flip over and fold in half, holding in place with tongs until crispy, about 15 seconds.

Step 5

Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt while still hot.