12 Taco Tuesday Recipes That Turn Any Night of the Week Into a Fiesta
We're big fans of Taco Tuesday — any excuse to enjoy these Tex-Mex treats! What makes tacos so great is that there are just so many ways to customize them, whether you prefer a soft tortilla or crunchy shell, traditional fillings or fun flavor twists. We love experimenting in the Woman’s World test kitchen and our sharing some of our favorites here. From Baja fish to BBQ chicken, there's a variation sure to get everyone's mouth watering. Keep scrolling to find the Taco Tuesday recipes that are perfect any night of the week!
Trick to prevent soggy taco shells
Everyone loves taco night! The only downside: The crispy shells tend to crack after the first bite, allowing the filling to drip out all over the table and floor. To prevent that, try this easy trick: Line each shell with a lettuce leaf before adding the meat, cheese and other fixings. This way, if the shell shatters, the lettuce will contain the taco’s yummy contents.
12 Taco Tuesday recipes you'll flip for
With all these great ideas, you’ll want to have tacos every night of the week! For even more recipes, click through for how to make consome and birria tacos — a new trend where you dunk extra-crispy tacos in a rich dipping sauce — plus get the recipe for dutch oven carnitas, which are like the tastier pulled pork you've ever had.
1. Grilled Chicken & Corn Tacos
Take a break from the same ol’ chicken tacos with our jazzed-up delights filled with grilled corn and creamy avocado.
2. BBQ Chicken Tacos with Mango Salsa
It’s easy to brighten up rotisserie chicken with this tropical salsa for a fantastic taco dinner that’s on the table in less than 30 minutes.
3. Vegetarian Chili Bean Tacos
Soft tacos are stuffed with a seasoned medley of saucy beans for a super-hearty supper.
4. Stacked Taco Salad
A simple citrus vinaigrette and chips add zing and crunch to this toss made extra-easy with pre-shredded lettuce.
5. Air-Fryer Fish Tacos
Thanks to the air fryer, breaded fish turns out just as crunchy as the original — sans the oil.
6. Lentil Tacos
Green Tabasco adds a kick to these vegetarian wraps that speed to the table in just 20 minutes.
7. Black Bean Mini Taco Salads
Edible tortilla bowls ensure this spin on tacos has satisfying crunch in every bite.
8. Mushroom-Tofu Tacos
No one will miss the meat with these pockets drizzled with a quick-prep cheese sauce.
9. Chili Beef Tacos
Taco night will be a delicious standout thanks to our quick and easy salsa chili
spin with all the yummy trimmings your family loves.
10. Zesty Southwest Turkey Tacos
These quick-cooking bites are a perfect way to reinvent leftovers — swap in whatever cooked meat you have on hand.
11. Barbecued Chicken Tacos
Mango nectar and cider vinegar kick up the homemade barbecue sauce in our crunchy corn tacos packed with tender chicken and lots of fresh toppings.
12. Barbacoa Beef Tacos
Sweet, tangy and smoky all at once, this zesty meat is also wonderful served in lettuce leaves or as filling for enchiladas.
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