Crispy Turkey Tacos Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Mix up your Mexican night with these delicious crispy turkey tacos! Simple and easy to make, seasoned ground turkey is added to tortillas before being fried to crispy perfection!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: people

Author: Becky Hardin

Ingredients

1 lb. ground turkey ground chicken also works
½ onion diced
1 packet taco seasoning
½ cup refried beans
1 cup shredded cheese
10 corn tortillas
vegetable oil for frying
shredded lettuce, diced tomato, fresh lime juice, cilantro, sour cream, avocado, hot sauce optional fillings

Instructions

Add turkey and onion to a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until meat is browned and onions are soft, about 5 minutes. Add taco seasoning following package directions. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
1 lb. ground turkey, ½ onion, 1 packet taco seasoning
To make the tacos, spread about 1 tbsp of refried beans on half of a corn tortilla. On the other half, place a heaping spoonful of turkey mixture, and sprinkle with shredded cheese. DO NOT FOLD the tortilla in half at this time, or the tortilla will crack.
½ cup refried beans, 10 corn tortillas, 1 cup shredded cheese
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add enough vegetable oil to coat the bottom of the pan. When the oil is hot, place the prepared tortilla flat into the pan. Allow to cook for about 30 seconds until the tortilla becomes pliable. Using tongs, carefully fold the tortilla in half.
vegetable oil for frying
Continue to cook for 2-4 minutes per side, until tacos are golden and crispy. Remove from pan and drain on a paper towel. Repeat with remaining tortillas, adding additional vegetable oil to the pan as necessary.
While the tacos are still warm, carefully open each one and stuff with optional fillings.
shredded lettuce, diced tomato, fresh lime juice, cilantro, sour cream, avocado, hot sauce

Notes

*Oven version: Preheat oven to 425°F. Warm the corn tortillas in the microwave or over an open flame to make them pliable. Quickly follow instruction 2, but fold the tacos in half. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 5-8 minutes, flip, and continue baking for 5 minutes more.

*Air fryer version: Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Warm the tortillas over an open flame or in the microwave to make them pliable. Spread beans evenly over the entire tortilla and top with meat and cheese. Folded tacos will not stay folded in the air fryer so you need to roll the taco. Place rolled tacos seam side down in the air fryer. Cook for 8-12 minutes until crispy.

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