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Crispy Fried Tacos with Flour Tortillas

Learn how to make crispy fried tacos with flour tortillas, seasoned ground beef, and fresh toppings. These homemade fried tacos are quick, crunchy, flavorful, and perfect for Taco Tuesday, family taco night, or an easy weeknight dinner.

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Crispy Fried Tacos with Flour Tortillas by BeSureToCook

Homemade Crispy Fried Tacos

These crispy fried tacos are made by cooking seasoned ground hamburger, frying flour tortillas until golden and crunchy, then filling them with beef, lettuce, tomato, onion, shredded cheese, and sour cream.

If you love homemade tacos with a crispy shell, this recipe is a simple and delicious way to make fried tacos at home without needing complicated ingredients.

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
ServingsFamily style
For the best crunch, fry the flour tortillas until golden and add the toppings right before serving.

Ingredients

For The Taco Meat

  • 2 lbs ground hamburger
  • 2 packets taco seasoning mix, 1.2 oz each
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 tbsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tbsp garlic powder

For Frying

  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • Flour tortilla shells

Toppings

  • Sour cream
  • Lettuce, shredded
  • Tomato, diced
  • Onion, diced
  • Shredded cheese

Instructions

  1. Add ground hamburger to a skillet and begin cooking over medium heat.
  2. Cook the ground beef for about 3 to 4 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks.
  3. Add garlic powder and black pepper, then continue stirring the meat.
  4. Cook until the hamburger is browned and no longer pink.
  5. Drain the grease from the cooked ground beef.
  6. Add taco seasoning and water to the meat.
  7. Stir until the taco seasoning is fully mixed into the beef.
  8. Heat vegetable oil in a pan for frying the flour tortillas.
  9. Carefully fry the flour tortilla shells until crispy and golden brown.
  10. Flip the tortillas as needed, then drain them on paper towels.
  11. Fill each crispy flour tortilla with seasoned beef.
  12. Add lettuce, tomato, onion, shredded cheese, and sour cream.
  13. Serve fresh and enjoy your crispy fried tacos.

Why This Fried Taco Recipe Works

Crispy flour tortillas Frying the tortillas gives the tacos a golden, crunchy shell that tastes homemade.
Seasoned ground beef Taco seasoning, garlic powder, black pepper, and water help the beef stay flavorful.
Fresh toppings Lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, and sour cream balance the crispy shell and savory beef.

Recipe Tips

  • Drain the grease before adding taco seasoning so the meat is not oily.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan when frying tortillas.
  • Drain fried tortillas on paper towels to remove extra oil.
  • Do not add toppings too early or the shells may get soft.
  • Serve the tacos fresh for the best crispy texture.

What To Serve With Crispy Fried Tacos

These fried tacos go great with Mexican rice, refried beans, tortilla chips, salsa, queso, guacamole, corn, or a simple side salad. You can also set up a taco bar with extra toppings so everyone can build their own plate.

Video Timestamps

  • 00:00 Introduction and ingredients
  • 01:36 Adding garlic powder and black pepper
  • 02:13 Mixing and stirring ground beef
  • 02:44 Cooking hamburger for tacos
  • 03:15 Browning the meat
  • 03:44 Draining grease and adding seasoning
  • 04:15 Mixing taco seasoning with water
  • 04:43 Frying tortilla shells
  • 05:25 Flipping and draining tortillas
  • 05:57 Final steps and serving

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you fry flour tortillas for tacos?

Yes. Flour tortillas can be fried until golden and crispy, making them perfect for homemade fried tacos.

How do you keep fried tacos crispy?

Drain the fried tortillas on paper towels and add the toppings right before serving so the shells do not get soggy.

Can I use corn tortillas instead?

Yes, but this recipe is made with flour tortillas. Corn tortillas will have a different flavor and texture.

What meat is best for fried tacos?

Ground beef is a classic choice, but you can also use ground turkey, shredded chicken, steak, or leftover taco meat.

Are fried tacos good for Taco Tuesday?

Yes. These crispy fried tacos are easy, fun, and perfect for Taco Tuesday, family taco night, or a quick weeknight dinner.