Best Healthy Baked Tostada Shells Recipe

5 from 4 votes

Best Healthy Baked Tostada Shells Recipe

Homemade baked tostada shells offer a healthier alternative to fried versions, made by baking corn tortillas in the oven until perfectly crunchy, providing a flavorful base ready to be topped with your favorite ingredients.

Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine American, Latin, Mexican, Tex-Mex

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 10

Total Time 12

Servings servings

Calories 40kcal

Cost $3

Ingredients

12 6" Corn Tortillas (we use Mission Extra Thin Yellow variety)
Cooking Spray (or water)
Salt (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Arrange corn tortillas on baking sheets, making sure they don't overlap. Lightly spray both sides of each corn tortilla with cooking spray (or lightly brush with water for an oil-free version). If desired, sprinkle a little salt over the tortillas for added flavor.
Bake for about 8-10 minutes, turning the tortillas halfway through, until the tortillas are crispy and lightly golden brown. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning!
Remove from oven and allow to cool. Serve with salsa or guacamole, or use them as part of your meal.

Notes

Store unused tostadas in an air-tight container (ziplock bags work great). They will stay crispy and fresh for a week or more!

We use these tostadas with our favorite Taco Tuesday meals, like DIY Crunchwrap Supremes and Chicken Tostadas with Guacamole. You can crush leftover tostadas as the crust for Taco Pie, too.

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