Crispy Chorizo & Cotija Tostadas
Crunchy fried corn tostadas loaded with spiced chorizo, creamy avocado, sharp cotija cheese, and a lime-cilantro punch. Dinner in 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
- 6 count corn tortillas
- 6 oz chorizo, casing removed
- 1 count avocado
- ½ cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 count lime
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 count radishes, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
Heat 0.5 inch neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 2
Fry tortillas one at a time until golden and crispy, 60 seconds per side. Drain on a paper towel.
- 3
In the same skillet, brown chorizo over medium-high, breaking it into small pieces, until no pink remains, 4–5 minutes.
- 4
Slice avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop into a small bowl. Mash lightly with a fork and season with salt.
- 5
Squeeze lime juice over the avocado, then stir in half the cilantro and a pinch of salt.
- 6
Spread avocado on each tostada, top with chorizo, cotija, radish slices, and remaining cilantro. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- paper towels
- small bowl
- fork
- knife
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