Bake or Fry Tostadas: Our Favorite Way to Meal Prep

Bake or Fry Tostadas: Our Favorite Way to Meal Prep

There’s nothing like a freshly made tostada — crisp, golden, and ready to pile high with beans, chicken tinga, or salsa. Whether you’re using leftover homemade tortillas made with masa harina or using a storebought favorite (like our organic corn tortillas), here’s how to get perfectly crunchy tostadas every time, by baking or frying.

The baked method is our weeknight warrior: a favorite when doing a big batch for meal prep, or trying to save on mess and oil. But for something special, there's nothing like the shattering, decadent crunch of a fried tostada. What's your favorite method?

How to Make Tostadas from Leftover Tortillas

How to Make Tostadas from Leftover Tortillas

Masienda Team

Servings

10 tostadas

Category

Tostadas

Super crunchy tostadas using the baked or fried method. A delicious base for protein, beans, salsas, and more.

Ingredients

  • 10 corn tortillas (homemade or storebought)

  • Neutral oil

  • Salt (optional)

Directions

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    1. Heat about ½ inch of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, fry each tortilla for 30–45 seconds per side, or until golden and crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle lightly with salt.

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    1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a sheet pan with a wire rack.

    2. Drizzle or brush each side of the tortillas lightly with oil, then sprinkle with salt.

    3. Arrange tortillas on the wire rack without overlapping. If you want them super flat, place a second wire rack on top.

    4. Bake until golden and crunchy, about 25 minutes.

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