How to Heat Corn Tortillas

Take your meal to the next level with fresh corn tortillas, and learn how to heat corn tortillas four ways - on the stovetop, oven, and grill.

5 from 6 votes

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 13

Total Time 15

Course Preparations

Cuisine Mexican

Servings Corn Tortillas

Calories 100 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

Set a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, then add a corn tortilla; cook for 15-30 seconds.
Flip and cook the other side for 15-30 seconds. You will know they’re done when they begin to smell toasty and brown spots appear.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C). Then, wrap 5 corn tortillas in foil. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Set the wrapped tortillas onto a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.

Set a wire rack into a rimmed baking sheet. Then, warm ¼ cup of oil in a skille t over medium-high heat.
Once the oil is smoking, add the corn tortilla and cook for 15-30 seconds. Flip and cook the other side for about 10 seconds.
Using tongs, set the tortilla to dry on the wire rack or paper towel. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.

Spray the tortillas with oil and place them directly on the grill grates. Warm them for 30 seconds per side. Flip, and warm for 30 seconds.

Notes

Expert Tips:

For perfectly crispy pan-fried corn tortillas, it's best to allow them to dry on a wire rack or blot them with paper towels after cooking.
When preparing corn tortillas on the stovetop in oil, you should warm the corn tortillas individually - one at a time.
To ensure the tortillas 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.

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