Crispy Tlayudas with Beans & Toppings
Tlayudas are Oaxacan fried tortillas topped with refried beans, cheese, and fresh garnishes. Crispy, smoky, and completely customizable—ready in 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 9g
Ingredients
- 4 pieces corn tortillas (6-inch)
- ¾ cup refried beans
- ½ cup queso fresco or feta, crumbled
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- ¼ medium red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 whole lime
- 1 to taste salt and black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Dice the tomato into 0.5-inch pieces. Slice the red onion into thin half-moons.
- 2
Chop the cilantro. Cut the lime into 2 wedges. Warm the refried beans in a small saucepan over low heat.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, ~2 minutes.
- 4
Carefully slide one tortilla into the hot oil. Fry 60-90 seconds per side until golden and crispy, edges curl slightly.
- 5
Remove with a slotted spatula to a paper towel. Repeat with remaining 3 tortillas, frying one at a time.
- 6
Spread 3 tablespoons warm refried beans on each crispy tortilla.
- 7
Top each with 2 tablespoons queso fresco, then diced tomato, red onion, and cilantro.
- 8
Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- slotted metal spatula
- paper towels
- small saucepan
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- measuring cups and spoons
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