How To Make Puffy Taco Shells
Have yourself some authentic taco goodness with the added crunch. Ground meat, topped with oniones, tomatoes, and salsa will bring out the Mexican flavors you’ve been craving for. Follow these taco recipes to get those crunchy and tasty bites.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup water
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
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In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Gradually add water to the flour mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
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Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
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Divide the dough into 4 equal portions and roll each portion into a ball.
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On a lightly floured surface, roll out each dough ball into a 6-inch circle.
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Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
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Carefully place the flattened dough circles, one at a time, into the hot oil and fry for about 1 minute on each side until golden and puffy.
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Remove the taco shells from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
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Repeat steps 7 and 8 with the remaining dough circles.
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Once the taco shells have cooled slightly, they are ready to be filled with your favorite ingredients.
Nutrition
- Calories : 160kcal
- Total Fat : 2g
- Saturated Fat : 0g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 150mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 31g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugar : 0g
- Protein : 4g
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