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Homemade Taco Shells 1 Recipe

Get ready to ditch store-bought taco shells forever! These homemade beauties are so incredibly delicious, they'll disappear faster than you can say 'taco Tuesday.' Prepare for rave reviews and requests for seconds (and thirds, and fourths...) as your guests devour these unbelievably crispy, flavorful shells. The secret? [briefly hint at a key ingredient or technique, e.g., a perfectly seasoned corn tortilla, or the magic of a cast iron skillet]. Make these today and experience the ultimate taco night!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 22 mins
Calories 186.8 kcal
Protein 12g
Rating 2.6 (8 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Homemade Taco Shells 1

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How to Make Homemade Taco Shells 1

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Lay out corn tortillas on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Using a pastry brush, brush both sides of each tortilla with the spice mixture.
  6. Fold each tortilla in half to form a taco shell shape.
  7. Place the folded tortillas on the baking sheet, seam-side down.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
  9. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before filling with your favorite taco ingredients.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

2g

Carbs

11g

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