Tostada Recipe
Make Tostada Recipe in just 40m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Shells and base
Beans and cheese
Fresh toppings
Garnish and serving
Method
Shells and base
- 1
- 2
Working in batches, fry one corn tortilla at a time in the hot oil until crisp and lightly golden, about 45-60 seconds per side. Use tongs to flip.
- 3
Drain fried shells on paper towels and sprinkle lightly with salt if desired. Let them cool slightly until firm and crisp.
Beans and cheese
- 4
Stir the canned refried beans in a small saucepan over medium heat until hot and smooth, about 3–5 minutes.
- 5
Arrange shredded cheese nearby so it can be easily sprinkled during assembly.
Assemble
- 6
Spread about 1–2 tablespoons of refried beans onto each crisp tortilla as a base.
- 7
Sprinkle shredded cheese over the beans.
- 8
If you like melted cheese, briefly return the topped shells to a warm oven or toaster oven just until the cheese melts, about 1–2 minutes.
Toppings
- 9
Top each tostada with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and diced avocado.
- 10
Drizzle crema or spoon a dollop over the toppings, then add salsa.
Garnish and serve
- 11
Sprinkle cilantro over the tostadas.
- 12
Serve with lime wedges on the side. Season with salt to taste if needed.
