How to Make Tostadas

Turn your dinner dreams into a reality with these easy steps showing you how to make tostadas on the stovetop and in the oven.

5 from 2 votes

Cook Time 8

Total Time 8

Course Appetizer, Meal Prep

Cuisine Mexican

Servings Tostada Shells

Calories 105 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Then, line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
Set tortillas onto the foil and poke them with a fork in several places.
Brush both sides with oil. Bake for 4 minutes, flip, and bake for 4 minutes until they are crispy and golden brown.

Set a wire rack into a rimmed baking sheet. Then, warm ¼ cup of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Poke the tortillas with a fork in several places, and once the oil is smoking, add the corn tortilla and cook for 30-45 seconds. Flip and cook the other side for about 5-10 seconds.
Using tongs, set the tortilla to dry on the wire rack or paper towel. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.

Notes

Expert Tips:

For perfectly crispy pan-fried tostadas, it’s best to allow them to dry on a wire rack or blot them with paper towels after cooking.
When preparing tostadas on the stovetop in oil, you should prepare the corn tortillas individually – one at a time.
To ensure the tostadas retain their warmth, transfer them to a cloth or a tortilla keeper.

Nutrition Disclosure:

The nutritional information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for professional advice.

Nutrition

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