Puffy taco

Learn what defines a puffy taco, why San Antonio is home to this native delicacy, and where you can find the best versions the next time you’re in town.

These puffy tacos are a fun twist on taco night. Using canned biscuit dough makes this a very easy weeknight meal. This recipe is for chicken tacos but you can make these shells and use any filling you love.

This is my vegan take on the Tasty Taco recipe in Des Moines, Iowa. Get ready for some serious indulgence with these fried puffy tacos.

Make this San Antonio specialty (and guilty indulgence) at home.

Puffy tacos, a San Antonio specialty, are made from fresh masa that puffs and crisps in hot oil. The shells end up crisp outside and soft within, and full of robust corn flavor. They can be stuffed with your favorite variety of taco-night fillings—this recipe uses a flavorful ground beef mixture that's earthy, spicy, and slightly smoky.

Puffy Tacos - my favorite way to eat tacos! Only 5 ingredients - hamburger, taco seasoning, diced tomatoes and green chiles, cheese and puff pastry.

Light, crisp taco shells are the defining feature of this San Antonio specialty. A San Antonio favorite, puffy tacos are traditionally made by deep-frying and shaping fresh masa de maíz (finely ground hominy) until it puffs into a light, crispy taco shell. We use dried masa harina and mix it with warm water to form a pliable dough. Frying in a saucepan requires less oil, and the pan’s smaller profile makes the tacos easier to shape. For a flavorful filling, picadillo made with ground beef…

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