How to Make Taco Shells | Hard Taco Shells at Home

corn flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose gluten-free flour

Almond flour is lower in carbs, while all-purpose gluten-free flour is often more affordable.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: vegan cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor without dairy, while vegan cheese can be less expensive.

Preheat the oven.

Get fresh corn tortillas (yellow or white corn). Do not use flour tortillas.

Heat the corn tortillas in the microwave for about 15 seconds until pliable.

Spray both sides of the tortillas with oil spray or brush with oil if preferred.

Use tongs to place the tortillas in the oven, ensuring they fit over two slots.

Make another batch in the lower shelf of the oven while the top ones cook.

Line the oven with foil to catch stray drippings.

Remove the tortillas after 6 to 8 minutes when they hold their form and are crispy.

Use tongs to take out the crispy tortillas.

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