Tacos de Canasta de Chicharrón
Crispy fried pork skin tacos with warm tortillas, onion, cilantro, and lime. A beloved Mexican street food that's crunchy, savory, and ready in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Break chicharrón into bite-sized pieces, roughly 1 to 2 inches. Set aside.
Step 2
Warm tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat, 30 seconds per side until pliable.
Step 3
Heat oil in another skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 1 minute.
Step 4
Add chicharrón to hot oil and fry, stirring often, until edges crisp and color deepens, 3–4 minutes.
Step 5
Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a paper towel to drain excess oil.
Step 6
Fill each warm tortilla with chicharrón, top with onion and cilantro.
Step 7
Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- second skillet or comal
- paper towels
- knife and cutting board
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