Best Crispy Fried Tacos Recipes

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CRISPY FRIED TACOS



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My mother has been making these for more than 30 years. Frying the tacos makes them extra crispy and delicious. Our five grown sons request these whenever they visit.-Catherine Gibbs, Gambrills, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 12 tacos.

Number Of Ingredients 13

SALSA:
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (4 ounces) sliced jalapeno peppers
1 small onion, quartered
1 teaspoon garlic salt
TACOS:
1 pound ground beef
1/2 teaspoon salt
12 corn tortillas (6 inches)
1/2 cup canola oil
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 cups shredded lettuce

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the salsa ingredients; cover and pulse until salsa reaches desired consistency. Transfer to a large bowl; cover and refrigerate., In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Sprinkle with salt. Meanwhile, in another large skillet, fry tortillas in oil in batches just until crisp; drain on paper towels., Fill tortillas with beef; sprinkle with cheese. Fold in half. Serve with lettuce and salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 546mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

CRISPY FRIED TACOS OR TACOS DORADOS



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Make and share this Crispy fried Tacos OR Tacos Dorados recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Chicken

Time 26m

Yield 12 Tacos Dorados, 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large tomatoes, roasted,peeled and chopped
1 small onion, chopped fine
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 lbs cooked beef or 1 1/2 lbs cooked pork, shredded
1/2 teaspoon salt
12 corn tortillas, slightly warmed for easy rolling
1 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons milk
1/2 cup sour cream, thined with the milk
1 1/2 cups guacamole
shredded queso fresco or shredded farmer cheese
1/2-1 cup salsa
cilantro

Steps:

  • Puree the tomato, onion and garlic in a food processor.
  • Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat.
  • Cook tomato filling until thick and reduced-around 5 minutes.
  • Add the meat of choice and mix well.
  • Remove from heat and season with salt.
  • Heat the tortillas and place an equal amount of filling on each.
  • Roll and secure with toothpicks OR assemble all and chill seam side down.
  • Heat the oil over medium high heat and when hot begin frying tacos 4 at a time until golden on all sides.
  • If you are not using the toothpicks-I dont-place seam side down in the hot oil first.
  • Remove and drain-repeat and keep warm in the oven until done.
  • When done place 3 on each plate and top with Guacamole, cream and salsa.
  • Garnish with Cilantro and cheese.
  • Serve with refried beans and Cactus Salad!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2047.4, Fat 158.7, SaturatedFat 30.9, Cholesterol 248.5, Sodium 1303.9, Carbohydrate 77.5, Fiber 11.8, Sugar 9.2, Protein 82.8

HONDURAN-STYLE CRISPY FRIED TACOS



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This is one of my favorites to make when it comes to deep-fried appetizers! My mom is Honduran and taught me how to make these amazing crispy tacos. Serve topped with white cheese, onion sauce, or chopped cabbage.

Provided by Nissi Pineda

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Chicken

Time 1h11m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 tomato, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound corn tortillas
vegetable oil for frying
¼ cup water
1 (6.5 ounce) can tomato sauce
½ teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
½ teaspoon seasoned salt

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts and salt in a pot; cover halfway with water. Bring to a boil; cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 15 minutes. Cool until easily handled, about 5 minutes. Shred into thin pieces.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, tomato, and green bell peppers; cook and stir until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in shredded chicken, 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon, and black pepper; cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Spoon some of the chicken mixture into the middle of each corn tortilla. Fold tortilla around filling and secure with a toothpick.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry tortillas in batches until golden and crispy, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
  • Bring 1/4 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add tomato sauce, 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon, and seasoned salt. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Serve sauce over tacos.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.9 calories, Carbohydrate 49.4 g, Cholesterol 23.5 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 693.8 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

CRISPY FRIED FISH TACOS



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Categories     Fish

Yield tacos

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
1 pound tilapia fillets, cut into 4-by-1-inch strips
2 large eggs, beaten
3 cups panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
3 cups vegetable oil, for frying
12 corn tortillas, warmed
Shredded green cabbage, lettuce leaves, cilantro and sliced scallions, for serving

Steps:

  • 1.In a bowl, whisk the mayonnaise with the hoisin sauce, pickle relish and lemon juice. 2.In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and white pepper. Seal the bag and shake. Add the fish and shake to coat. 3.Put the eggs and panko in separate shallow bowls. Dip the fish in the egg and then in the panko. Transfer the fish to a wax paper-lined platter. 4.In a large, deep skillet, heat the oil to 350°. Add half of the fish and fry over moderate heat, turning once, until golden, about 3 minutes. Drain the fish on a paper towel-lined platter. Repeat with the remaining fish. Serve the fish in the tortillas, passing the hoisin mayonnaise, cabbage, lettuce, cilantro and scallions for serving.

CRISPY FRIED-FISH TACOS WITH HOISIN MAYONNAISE



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Found this a few years back in Food & Wine and it was so delicious! Only way I can get my husband and son who both hate fish to eat it, and they ask for seconds!

Provided by YoungChicChef

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 1 taco, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground white pepper
1 lb tilapia fillet, cut into 4-by-1-inch strips
2 large eggs, beaten
3 cups panko breadcrumbs
3 cups vegetable oil, for frying
12 corn tortillas, warmed
green cabbage, shredded
lettuce leaf, shredded
cilantro
scallion, sliced

Steps:

  • In a bowl, whisk the mayonnaise with the hoisin sauce, pickle relish and lemon juice.
  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and white pepper. Seal the bag and shake. Add the fish and shake to coat.
  • Put the eggs and panko in separate shallow bowls. Dip the fish in the egg and then in the panko. Transfer the fish to a wax paper-lined platter.
  • In a large, deep skillet, heat the oil to 350°. Add half of the fish and fry over moderate heat, turning once, until golden, about 3 minutes. Drain the fish on a paper towel-lined platter. Repeat with the remaining fish.
  • Serve the fish in the tortillas, passing the hoisin mayonnaise, cabbage, lettuce, cilantro and scallions for serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 782.3, Fat 61.6, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 52.6, Sodium 997.9, Carbohydrate 44.2, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 4.8, Protein 15.1

CRISPY FRIED-FISH TACOS



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Classically trained chef Tomas Lee was eager to bring the Asian-taco craze to Atlanta with his new restaurant Hankook. Here, he flavors panko-breaded fried-fish tacos with hoisin mayonnaise.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
1 pound tilapia fillets, cut into 4-by-1-inch strips
2 large eggs, beaten
3 cups panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
3 cups vegetable oil, for frying
12 corn tortillas, warmed
Shredded green cabbage, lettuce leaves, cilantro and sliced scallions, for serving

Steps:

  • In a bowl, whisk the mayonnaise with the hoisin sauce, pickle relish and lemon juice.
  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and white pepper. Seal the bag and shake. Add the fish and shake to coat.
  • Put the eggs and panko in separate shallow bowls. Dip the fish in the egg and then in the panko. Transfer the fish to a wax paper-lined platter.
  • In a large, deep skillet, heat the oil to 350°. Add half of the fish and fry over moderate heat, turning once, until golden, about 3 minutes. Drain the fish on a paper towel-lined platter. Repeat with the remaining fish. Serve the fish in the tortillas, passing the hoisin mayonnaise, cabbage, lettuce, cilantro and scallions for serving.

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