How to Fry Corn Tortillas for Tasty Soft Tacos

Step 1

Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add 1/2 cup light olive oil or corn oil (you may need to add more, depending on how many you fry)

Step 3

Sprinkle a drop of water into the pan and when it pops, the oil is hot enough to start cooking the tortillas

Step 4

Fry the tortilla for about 10-30 seconds on each side, until browned and cooked. The tortilla should be soft and pliable, not crispy.

Step 5

Fold a paper towel in half, and lay it on a plate. On the left side, place the hot, cooked tortilla. Fold the remaining right side of the paper towel over the top of the cooked tortilla (to absorb any grease). Place a new cooked tortilla down on top. Start with a new paper towel, folded in half, and place on top of the hot tortilla (again, to absorb any grease). Continue the process by adding a fresh paper towel every 2 tortillas. You will have one stack of tortillas.

Step 6

Delicious served with meat, beans, shredded cheese, chopped lettuce, cabbage, sour cream, olives, tomatoes, salsa, or hot sauce, and always cilantro and slices of lime.