Fried Tacos

5 from 2 votes

Fried Tacos Recipe is a twist on a classic recipe. You will love the crispy texture and amazing flavor for the perfect weeknight meal.

Prep Time10

Cook Time18

Total Time28

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings:

Cost: $11.54, $1.92 per Serving

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound ground beef and ½ diced onion. Cook for 7-8 minutes, breaking up the beef as it cooks, until the beef is browned and the onion is softened.
Drain any excess grease.
Stir in 2 tablespoons taco seasoning, ½ cup salsa, and ¼ cup water. Simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and the flavors are combined.
Warm 12 corn tortillas in the microwave for 30 seconds to make them easier to fold.
Place the tortillas on a clean work surface. Divide the taco meat evenly among the tortillas and top with 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, dividing the cheese evenly between the tacos.
Fold each tortilla in half, gently pressing to help them stay closed.
Pour enough vegetable oil into a large skillet to cover the bottom by about ½ inch. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F.
Carefully fry 1-2 tacos at a time for 2-3 minutes per side, or until both sides are golden brown and crispy.
Transfer the cooked tacos to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Repeat with the remaining tacos. Let them cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Recipe Tips

Heating Oil - Make sure that the oil does not get too hot when frying or the tacos will burn. We recommend heating hot oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
Cooking Meat Mixture - When combining the meat mixture ingredients, allow the ingredients to simmer for best results.
Flipping Tacos - When frying the tacos in the skillet, we recommend using tongs to flip the tacos. This helps them to stay together while frying them golden brown.

Substitutions and Additions

Change the Meat - Feel free to change the meat to what you prefer. You can use shredded pork, chicken, ground turkey or a combination of turkey and beef.
Taco Seasoning - We make homemade taco seasoning, but you can easily use store bought packets. Feel free to add in a teaspoon of cayenne pepper for an extra kick to the flavor.
Tortillas - In this recipe, we think corn tortillas fry the best, but feel free to use flour tortillas.