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    Fried Soft Tacos in Coconut Oil are a Delicious Weeknight Meal

    August 14, 2013 By Brandy 2 Comments

    A childhood favorite dinner, fried soft tacos! Soft flour tortillas are fried in a shallow pan in coconut oil until golden on each side. Fill with taco meat, cheese and a variety of toppings. My mom used chili instead of taco meat for a mock Navajo taco. So yummy!

    collage of fried soft tacos
    Did you grow up on fried soft tacos? I did and so did my husband. It is still my favorite way to have a taco, but I only make them on rare occasions because throwing that huge spoonful of shortening into the pan kind of makes my heart hurt. But they are oh so good! Recently I tried using coconut oil and they were JUST as good. So that is a better alternative.  If  you haven't had a soft taco this way, you need to try it. And make them for your family...a few times a year.

    Fried Soft Tacos in Coconut Oil

    tortillas folded over and fried
    I throw a BIG spoonful (about ⅓ c.) of shortening or coconut oil into a hot frying pan. Fold your tortilla in half and toss it into the oil. When it begins to puff up and turn golden brown on the bottom, flip it over with some tongs and fry the other side.
    tortilla folded in half and fried
    Repeat for remaining tortillas. I usually do two at a time. Add more shortening if needed.
    fried tortilla
    Drain on paper towels and fill with your favorite taco fillings!
    fried soft tacos
    Heaven on a plate right there.
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    About Brandy

    Welcome! I'm Brandy, mother to 5 darling kiddos and a cute black lab named Toby. My husband is in the Coast Guard so we've lived all over the place, turning each house into a home. I love baking, sewing, making cute things with my kids, and sharing what I've learned with all of you!

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    1. Secret Agent says

      August 15, 2013 at 5:55 am

      You could substitute the shortening with coconut oil. It's REALLY good for you and has a nice, clean taste.

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      • Brandy says

        August 16, 2013 at 2:36 am

        That is a GREAT idea! I have a whole jar of coconut oil in my pantry that I used for making chapstick and plan on trying with other recipes. I don't know why I didn't think of that. Thanks!

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