How to Make Perfect Mexican Tostadas Recipe

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

shredded cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor without dairy

cooked chicken or beef

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans provide protein at a lower cost

Heat canola oil in a large skillet on medium-high for about 6 minutes, then reduce to medium-low.

Use a wooden spoon or chopstick to test the oil temperature by dipping it in; bubbles should form around it.

Carefully add three tostada shells to the oil, ensuring they are dropped outward to avoid splashing.

Fry the tostadas for about 10 to 13 seconds, then flip them over and press down in the center to help them cook evenly.

Continue frying for another 10 to 13 seconds, pressing down periodically until they are golden brown, which usually takes about 4 to 5 minutes total.

Once golden, remove the tostadas from the oil and allow excess oil to drain off.

Salt the tostadas while they are still warm for extra flavor.

Prepare refried beans, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced avocado, cooked chicken, shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, lime wedges, black olives, jalapeños, and cilantro as toppings.

For a bonus, prepare a lobster salad using 1 pound of fresh lobster, chopping it finely for topping on the tostadas.

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