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Puffy Taco Shells Recipe

These puffy taco shells are crispy, light, and perfect for holding all your favorite taco fillings.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ¾ cup Warm water
  • 2 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions 

  1. In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Gradually add warm water and mix until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
  4. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and roll each piece into a ball.
  5. Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
  6. Roll each dough ball into a thin circle and fry in the hot oil until puffy and golden, about 1 minute per side.
  7. Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Puffy Shells, Taco
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