Jul 14 2026
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Tostadas Tradicional Recipe

Inspired by Mezcal Tequila Kitchen
Time1h
Serves4

choose any two: Fried Chicken, Tuna, Steak

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Ingredients

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Tostada Base

Fried Chicken Topping

Tuna Topping

Steak Topping

Toppings

Method

Prepare Tostada Base

  1. 1

    Fry the Tortillas

    In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add one corn tortilla at a time and fry until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.

Prepare Fried Chicken

  1. 2

    Prepare Chicken

    In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. In another bowl, beat the eggs. Dip each chicken thigh in the egg, then coat with the flour mixture.

  2. 3

    Fry Chicken

    In a separate skillet, heat 2 cups of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, fry the coated chicken thighs until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and shred into pieces.

Prepare Tuna Topping

  1. 4

    Mix Tuna Salad

    In a bowl, combine the canned tuna, mayonnaise, diced onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until combined.

Prepare Steak Topping

  1. 5

    Marinate Steak

    In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Add the flank steak to the marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 6

    Cook Steak

    Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated flank steak for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium rare. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.

Assemble Tostadas

  1. 7

    Build Your Tostadas

    On each fried tortilla, layer your choice of toppings (Fried Chicken, Tuna, or Steak). Add shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, a dollop of sour cream, and sliced jalapeños on top. Serve immediately.

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