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Creating the perfect crispy summer tacos involves a careful balance of flavors and textures. To ensure that every bite bursts with freshness, consider the following tips for combining your ingredients:

Crispy Fresh Summer Recipes Tacos

Celebrate summer with crispy fresh tacos that are bursting with flavor! These delightful treats feature crunchy corn tortillas filled with colorful, seasonal ingredients like shredded cabbage, juicy tomatoes, and creamy avocado. Perfect for backyard barbecues, picnics, or quick weeknight dinners, these customizable tacos are both nutritious and fun. Discover tips on achieving the perfect crunch and crafting a zesty chipotle sauce to elevate your taco experience. Enjoy a vibrant plate of summer goodness!
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Ingredients
  

For the Crispy Tacos:

8 small corn tortillas

1 cup shredded cabbage (green or purple)

1 cup diced ripe tomatoes

1 ripe avocado, diced

1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1 lime, juiced

Salt and pepper to taste

Vegetable oil (for frying)

For the Spicy Mango Salsa:

1 ripe mango, diced

1/4 red onion, finely chopped

1 jalapeño, seeded and minced

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Juice of 1 lime

Salt to taste

For the Creamy Chipotle Sauce:

1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream

2 tablespoons mayonnaise

1-2 teaspoons chipotle in adobo sauce (adjust to taste)

1 teaspoon lime juice

Salt to taste

Instructions
 

Prepare the Spicy Mango Salsa:

    - In a medium bowl, combine the diced mango, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix well and set aside to let the flavors meld.

      Make the Creamy Chipotle Sauce:

        - In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt (or sour cream), mayonnaise, chipotle in adobo, lime juice, and salt until smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed and set aside.

          Crispy Taco Preparation:

            - Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. You need enough oil to submerge half of the tortilla.

              - While the oil heats, in a separate bowl, mix shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes, avocado, feta cheese, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. This will be your fresh taco filling.

                - Once the oil is hot (test by dropping in a small piece of tortilla; it should sizzle), carefully place one tortilla in the hot oil. Fry for about 30 seconds to 1 minute on each side, or until golden and crispy. Use tongs to hold the tortilla in shape if needed.

                  - Remove the crispy tortilla and let it drain on a paper towel. Repeat for the remaining tortillas.

                    Assemble the Tacos:

                      - Take each crispy taco shell and fill it generously with the fresh mixture of cabbage, tomatoes, avocado, feta, and cilantro.

                        - Top with a spoonful of spicy mango salsa and drizzle with the creamy chipotle sauce.

                          Serve:

                            - Serve the tacos immediately, with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of freshness.

                              Prep Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes | Servings: 4 (2 tacos each)