These are mostly Mexican dishes, but there are so many possibilities. Some dishes that come to mind include enchiladas, breakfast tacos, and fish tacos. There are so many ways to use fried tortillas. Just like with pan-fried plantains, this is the best way to absorb excess oil once they are done being fried. Remove from oil, and let rest on plate lined with paper towel.

The goal is to fry them just enough to make them pliable without getting crispy.ģ. On the other hand, not frying them enough will result in a raw, oil-coated tortilla, which is probably worse than the uncooked tortilla you started with. Overcooking will be evident if you see any color on the edges. The longer you cook them, the crispier they get. Add tortillas one at a time, cooking for 15-20 seconds on each side. I typically use peanut oil, since that is my go-to frying oil, but canola is another popular choice.Ģ. How to fry corn tortillasįor all the benefits that come with it, frying corn tortillas is actually quite simple.ġ.

Frying the tortillas allows them to bend with ease, as well as stay in the correct position. If they don’t, they will probably just flip back to their starting flat position, which is pretty useless. If you attempt to roll them, it’s likely they will rip in the process. Tortillas fresh out of the package are frail. Frying the tortillas before covering in sauce provides a layer of protection, ensuring the texture is as appetizing as possible. Because of this, there is potential for them to get soggy. Keeps them from getting soggyĬorn tortillas, especially the small ones, typically end up covered with some sort of sauce. I didn’t think frying them could make such a difference, but it definitely does. It takes a bland, flat taste to a corny delight. Somehow, frying them does improve the taste. Fortunately, frying improves corn tortillas in several ways. If you’ve ever had a corn tortilla straight out of the package, you may have been underwhelmed. In this post, I’ll discuss how to fry corn tortillas so they are soft, pliable, and cooked through, and give insight into why this is the best way to do it.

Not only are they versitile and a good way to use corn, but are so delicious when prepared the right way. Corn tortillas are popular in Mexican cuisine, and with good reason.

Flat corn tortillas