Tricks to Making the Perfect Puffy Taco

Treat yourself to my unique take on the famous San Antonio puffy tacos for your next Taco Tuesday! These delightful, airy tacos will impress with their perfectly crisp outer shell and deliciously seasoned fillings. Gather your friends and family, and get ready to savor a fun and flavorful meal perfect for celebrating this beloved taco tradition!

Looking for salsa recipes or ideas? Click on the link for a few recipe ideas.

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Pork Tamales in Green Hatch Chile Sauce

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Buttery & Cheesy Jalapeno Bread

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Easy Homemade Apple Fritters

Pumpkin Empanadas

Ingredients for the masa
3 Cups Corn Flour or Maseca
1 Cup All-Purpose Flour
1 Tsp Baking Powder
1 Tsp Salt or more
Vegetable Oil for Frying

These tacos can be filled with just about any filling
This is the recipe I used:

4-5 Lbs Ground Beef (I have a big family, you can cut down this amount to less)
1 Red Bell Pepper
1 Green Red Bell Pepper
1/2 Medium Onion
2-3 Garlic Cloves
4-5 Chile Guajillos
4-5 Chiles de Arbol (Optional)
1 Cup Of Water to Blend the Sauce
1 Tsp Cumin
1 Tbs All Season Spice or Salt & Pepper to your liking

Toppings:
Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onion, Cilantro
Sour Cream
Your Favorite Salsa

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[charlinebearden]

The crisp you hear when he bites into it how you know it's perfection

[PeterAlmenar]

YES! Never had these but I will now. That crunch at the end!

[noelliacastillo]

Yum!!! Putting these tacos on my menu for next week!!!

[brentcollier]

Ok... you did it again!!! Super Awesome!!! WOW!!!

[suzannehedderly]

I want to try these so badly but nobody makes them. I love crunchy!

[RosieCooks]

You did such a good job explaining this recipe step by step. I'm impressed. You are my new hero! lol

[Kimikikat]

Hey Salty Cocina! I’m making this tonight! Just finished blending my salsa, chopping the veggies and about to cook the meat! Thank you for your amazing recipes! They’re really inspiring 🥰👍

[arlanders]

Thanks you so much been wanting to make these love them love all your vids

[brendawhaley]

I have the same presser that’s how I do my taco

[jessicasmyers]

I love your recipes! I’m from Texas and my hubby is from Cali and misses his mamas home Mexican cooking so I’m so thankful for your content! ♥️ Sorry if this is a dumb question, but what’s the difference between Maseca and corn flour? Hoping to buy the right one.

[TanyaScorpio]

My tik tok sweetheart...i didn't realize you were on here... subbing now

[catherinewarren]

What size tortilla press do you use? I definitely want to make these but need a press first! What size do you suggest?

[suzrobinsr]

Thanks for another great looking recipe to try!

[wannellalawson]

Love me some puffy tacos. Oh they lk so good especially when the guy bit into taco. What can I use in place of peppers I love peppers but my stomach do not. Thanks

[amandacosta]

Can I use corn meal if I don’t have corn masa?

[raniayacoub]

Can maza dough for tamales be used to make Puffy Tacos?

[pugggs]

Tell me you have a puffy taco, without telling me you have a puffy taco.

[mx-pyro]

Hola from Jalisco MX and I've never had a puffy taco before. I grow a lot of corn on mi milpa and was looking for ideas on how to use some. I have 6 tazas soaking in Cal now. I might like to try these manana

[wesleycopeland]

I left Texas 20 years ago can you listen to radio I can't even get a chewable tortilla up here I miss guacamole so bad

[SK-kite]

Are we supposed to throw away the chiles soaking water?