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Making fried taco shells is a great way to have a fun and tasty meal with your family. It's also a good way to use up any leftover taco meat from the night before.

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How to Fry Taco Shells at Home
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How to make fried taco shells

Frying taco shells at home is easy and home-fried taco shells are so good, you’ll never go back to taco shells out of a box! Making a batch of Spanish-style rice to go with your tacos is simple and delicious too!

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Last night was taco night at our house. I am not exaggerating when I tell you that my kids thanked me no less than ten times for making them such a delicious meal.

I wish I could say that they are always so appreciative about things, but that’s not the case. We have our fair share of “just be thankful you’re not going hungry” moments. Just not on taco night.

Frying taco shells at home is easy and home-fried taco shells are so good, you

How to Fry Taco Shells at Home

Homemade taco shells are life-changing. They are right up there with other homemade foods where once you’ve had them, you can never go back. I will never buy another bottle of ranch dressing because the homemade version is so easy to make and the taste is incomparable. I feel the same way about our salsa, yogurt, bagels, marinara sauce, and more.

Believe me when I say that making your own taco shells is EASY! And, just as important, it is QUICK.

Only two ingredients are needed to fry taco shells- corn tortillas and oil. I like to buy non-GMO canola oil at Whole Foods. Three liters of oil is only $10, and I can use it for making fried zucchini or onion rings, homemade donuts on birthday mornings, making mayonnaise in my Vitamix, and so on.

Frying taco shells at home is easy and home-fried taco shells are so good, you

TACO BAR :: Seasoned ground beef, Mexican style cheese from Aldi, homemade Greek yogurt, homemade salsa, guacamole from Aldi, chopped lettuce

Whenever you fry anything, the temperature of the oil is the most important factor. If your oil is too cool, the food will take too long to get crispy and will absorb too much oil, making it chewy or soggy. If the oil is too hot, it will burn or not cook through all way (not so important with taco shells). I use an inexpensive candy thermometer to check the temperature of the oil before I begin.

The equipment you need is simple- most likely things already found in your kitchen. A pair of metal tongs (so they don’t melt), and fork, and a small stainless steel pan. (I have used a pan like this for ten years and it is still in great condition!)

The method for frying taco shells may take a couple of tries before you perfect it and get the coordination right. I would suggest watching the video I made just so you can see how to use the fork and tongs together to make the best taco shape.

Last tip: After you fry your first shell, break off a small piece to check the crunchiness. If it is a little chewy, increase the heat of the oil slightly. The tacos should only take about 30 seconds total to fry.

Keep reading to see a recipe to make Spanish-style rice in your Instant Pot. It makes the PERFECT side for you tacos!