Crispy Tacos (Tacos Dorados)

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated July/August 2018, America's Test Kitchen TV

The hard-shell taco has been an American staple for more than half a century. The original, ultracrispy version is on a whole other level.

SERVES 4

TIME 1¾ hours

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Commercial taco kits are convenient, but the seasoning packets taste dusty and flat and the shells are short on flavor and prone to cracking. Frying your own shells results in great taste and texture, but the process is tedious and messy. I...

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