How to Make Tostada Shells

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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 undercooked 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.