How To Make Tacos Dorados
These crunchy-fried tacos dorados offer a meaty bite, filled with spicy and tangy chicken, for scrumptious taquitos served with salsa.
Ingredients
- 3 cups chicken, or pheasant, turkey, etc., shredded
- ½ cup salsa negra, or hot sauce, or other smooth sauce
- 16 corn tortillas, (6-inch)
- 1½ cups corn oil, or other neutral vegetable oil
For Garnish:
- salsa
- sour cream, optional
- cotija, or shredded cheese, optional
Instructions
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Mix the shredded meat with the salsa or hot sauce, breaking up any large pieces.
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat for about 4 minutes. Using tongs, dip the tortillas in the hot oil for a few seconds to soften them. Set them in a tray or plate.
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Put 1 to 2 tablespoons of the shredded meat in a thin rectangle on the first third of a tortilla. Wrap it up tightly, but gently, as the tortillas are tender at this point. Slide the taquito, seam side down, aside. Repeat with the remaining taquitos.
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Heat the oil to at least 325 to 350 degrees F.
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Using a thin spatula, slip the end of the spatula under the seam of a taquito and carefully place it in the hot oil, seam side down. Press on the top of the taquito for 10 seconds to hold it. Repeat with a few more taquitos.
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Set a cooling rack on a baking sheet and put that in the oven, setting the oven to Keep Warm. After 1 to 2 minutes, turn the taquitos over and fry them on the other side for another 1 to 2 minutes. Move them to the rack in the oven and repeat with the remaining taquitos.
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Serve with salsa, cheese, or sour cream. Enjoy!
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