How to Make Tostada Shells

5 from 4 votes

These Homemade Tostadas Shells are baked and ready in only 15 minutes! Top them with refried beans and cheese for a delicious Mexican weeknight meal.

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Total Time15 mins

Course: Breads

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: servings (2 tostada shells each)

Calories: 146kcal

Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray two large baking sheets with cooking spray.
Lightly spray both sides tortillas with cooking spray and place in a single layer on prepared baking sheets. Lightly season with salt.
Bake for 5 minutes, flip them over and bake for another 5-10 minutes, until the tortillas are crispy like a chip.
Remove from oven and serve with toppings such as Mexican refried beans, slow cooker carnitas, chicken tinga or juicy shredded chicken.

Be sure to keep a close eye on the tostadas after the first 5 minutes. If your oven runs hot, they can go from under-cooked to burnt quickly!

They should be crispy and light golden brown when they're ready. Keep in mind that they will dry out and firm up a little once they've cooled.

Nutrition Facts

How to Make Tostada Shells

Amount Per Serving (2 tostada shells)

Calories 146 Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Fat 6g9%

Saturated Fat 0g0%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg0%

Sodium 10mg0%

Potassium 0mg0%

Carbohydrates 22g7%

Fiber 22g88%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 100IU2%

Vitamin C 0mg0%

Calcium 20mg2%

Iron 0.7mg4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.