Baked Tostada Shells

5 from 1 vote

These crispy, crunchy homemade Baked Tostada Shells are the perfect base for all of your favorite Tex Mex toppings. They're inexpensive and incredibly easy to make. Ready in just 20 minutes!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Breads and Muffins, Sides

Cuisine: American, Tex Mex

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan

Servings: tostada shells

Calories: 132kcal

Author: Jenn Sebestyen

Equipment

Ingredients

12 corn tortillas about 5-6 inches in diameter
1 tablespoon avocado oil or other high-heat neutral oil
juice from ½ lime
1 - 1 ½ teaspoon(s) salt

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Arrange 6 tortillas in one even layer one rimmed baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining 6 tortillas on a separate baking sheet.
In a small bowl, whisk together the oil and lime juice.
Using a pastry brush, brush a bit of the oil/lime mixture of both sides of each tortilla. Use just enough to slightly moisten each side - you don't need much.
Sprinkle a tiny pinch of salt on each side of the tortillas.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the bottoms are lightly golden. Carefully flip over the tortillas and bake for another 5 to 7 minutes until both sides are golden brown and the tortillas are firm and crispy. Watch them closely so they don't burn. If they are still flimsy in the middle, bake in additional 1 to 2 minute increments until the desired texture is reached. They will continue to crisp up as they cool.
To serve, load them up with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Notes

~ Use corn tortillas for the most authentic flavor.

~ Use just enough oil to slightly moisten each side. Too much oil will make them soggy.

~ Sprinkle with salt so they're not bland.

~ For additional flavor, add a sprinkle of chili powder, cumin, and or garlic powder.

~ Arrange the tortillas in one even layer on the baking sheets. Do not overlap.

~ Watch them closely towards the end. They can go from crisp to burnt quickly. Different brands of tortillas will having varying thickness, which means they may crisp up quicker or require extra time.

~ If the middles aren't yet crispy after the allotted time, bake for additional 1 to 2 minute increments until crispy.

~ They will continue to crisp up as they cool, but make sure the middles are already pretty crisp before removing from the oven.

Nutrition facts calculated based on 2 baked tostada shells per serving.

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