Crispy Super Bowl Chicken Taco Fry Cups
These crispy chicken taco fry cups are a quick and easy 5-ingredient snack perfect for game day or casual get-togethers, delivering a bold taco flavor with a satisfying crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup (125 grams) all-purpose flour (use gluten-free flour for GF option)
- About 2 cups (475 ml) vegetable oil for frying (canola or sunflower preferred)
- 10 mini flour tortillas (about 4-inch diameter)
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, sour cream, sliced jalapeños, fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch bite-sized pieces and toss with taco seasoning. Let rest for 10 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray or brush mini flour tortillas and press each into muffin tin cups to form bowls. Bake 8-10 minutes until starting to crisp but still pliable.
- Pour flour into a shallow bowl. Dredge each seasoned chicken piece in flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry chicken pieces in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C). Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Spoon crispy chicken into pre-baked tortilla cups. Add optional toppings as desired.
- Optional: Place assembled cups in oven at 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes to melt cheese and crisp tortillas.
- Serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
Use a thermometer to maintain oil temperature at 350°F for best crispness. Pre-bake tortilla cups to prevent sogginess. Fry chicken in small batches to avoid overcrowding. For a lighter version, bake chicken instead of frying. Swap to gluten-free flour and corn tortillas for a gluten-free version. Avoid microwaving assembled cups to keep crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fry cup
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 28
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