Low Fat Crispy Fried Tacos

Satisfy your craving for tacos without the guilt with these irresistible Low Fat Crispy Fried Tacos! This flavorful recipe swaps traditional ground beef for lean ground turkey, seasoned with aromatic spices like cumin and chili powder for a zesty kick. The secret to their light, crispy texture lies in pan-frying small corn tortillas with just a touch of olive oil, keeping them lower in fat while achieving that golden, crunchy perfection. Each taco is stuffed with savory turkey filling, then layered with crisp lettuce, juicy diced tomatoes, and a sprinkle of low-fat cheese for a nutritious twist. Quick and easy to prepare in just 45 minutes, these healthier fried tacos make the perfect weeknight dinner or gameday crowd-pleaser. Serve them with a side of fresh salsa for a flavorful fiesta everyone will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 500 grams Ground turkey
• 1 small, finely chopped Onion
• 2 cloves, minced Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 12 small Corn tortillas
• 1 cup, shredded Lettuce
• 1 medium, diced Tomato
• 1 cup, shredded Low-fat cheese
• 0.5 cup Salsa

Directions

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, sautéing for about 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.

Step 3

Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until the turkey is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper, mixing well to evenly coat the turkey. Cook for another 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 5

Remove the turkey mixture from the heat and set aside.

Step 6

Preheat a non-stick pan or skillet over medium heat with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Step 7

Using one corn tortilla at a time, spoon about 2 tablespoons of the cooked turkey mixture into the center of the tortilla.

Step 8

Fold the tortilla in half and press gently to seal. Place the folded taco into the skillet, cooking each side for about 3-4 minutes until crispy and golden brown. Repeat this process with the remaining tortillas and turkey mixture.

Step 9

Once all the tacos are fried, open each taco gently and add a layer of shredded lettuce, diced tomato, and a sprinkle of low-fat cheese.

Step 10

Serve the tacos warm with a side of salsa.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1538.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2336.7

Total Fat 85.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 397.6mg	0%
Sodium 5391.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 203.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.1g	0%
Total Sugars 28.1g
Protein 191.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2016.6mg	0%
Iron 14.7mg	0%
Potassium 1652.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.7%

Protein: 32.6%

Carbs: 34.7%