Just a Hint... Baked Crispy Taco Shells

Mygsds
Mygsds Posts: 1,564 Member
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I did not know this..

Baked Crispy Taco Shells
Servings: 4
Serving Size: 2 taco shells
Nutritional Information: around 110 calories (may vary based on tortilla brand)
Weight Watchers® PointsPlus®: 2-4 *

Ingredients

8 corn tortilla
Cooking spray
Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
Spread out the tortillas and microwave until extremely soft and pliable. Depending on your microwave this can take between 1-3 minutes. They should be hot and really pliable when you take them out.
Immediately wrap in a towel or place in a ziploc bag to keep them warm. Keeping them soft is the key to not having them break in the oven.
Then carefully spray each tortilla with cooking spray on both sides and gently drape over the oven grates, pressing down ever so lightly. I press mine over two grates so that the taco shells stand up nicely and have lots of room to press things in.
Repeat with remaining shells and then bake for 8-10 minutes until brown and crispy. These can go from perfect to burnt quickly so be sure to keep an eye on them.

Replies

  • pam_perfect1
    pam_perfect1 Posts: 8
    Oh this sounds so good. Have been struggling with Mexican food and my craving for a good crispy taco. I already had the content worked out but the shells were always a problem. Now that you gave me the help, I can create a really good crispy taco. Thank you very much.:love:
  • boophil
    boophil Posts: 99 Member
    Bump - to be able to print when I get home! I love tacos!!!
  • bcanderson123456
    bcanderson123456 Posts: 45 Member
    Not trying to be mean but I guess I'm confused. Why not just use taco shells? 2 Mission brand corn taco shells are 100 calories other brands are similar the primary difference is sodium levels. So what is the advantage of doing the extra work?
  • 1_Ton_Lady
    1_Ton_Lady Posts: 46 Member
    bump
  • Mygsds
    Mygsds Posts: 1,564 Member
    Not trying to be mean but I guess I'm confused. Why not just use taco shells? 2 Mission brand corn taco shells are 100 calories other brands are similar the primary difference is sodium levels. So what is the advantage of doing the extra work?

    I thought the same thing and I have used those but there is such a difference in the freshness of this. Not much work either..
  • bcanderson123456
    bcanderson123456 Posts: 45 Member
    Not trying to be mean but I guess I'm confused. Why not just use taco shells? 2 Mission brand corn taco shells are 100 calories other brands are similar the primary difference is sodium levels. So what is the advantage of doing the extra work?

    I thought the same thing and I have used those but there is such a difference in the freshness of this. Not much work either..

    Ok, if they do taste better it is worth a try. Thanks for sharing

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