Update your Taco Tuesdays with fry bread! Easily prepared with unlimited flavor combinations, fry bread can be eaten for dinner and dessert!
Fry Bread:
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup warm water
Vegetable oil, for frying
Taco Seasoning Blend (For Beef and Chicken):
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. salt (kosher or table)
1 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. cayenne powder*
1/4 tsp. cumin
Beef Tacos:
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, diced
Taco Seasoning Blend (above)
Fry Bread (above)
Roasted Chicken Tacos:
3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
2 tbsp. olive oil
Taco Seasoning Blend (above)
Fry Bread (above)
Toppings of your choice: refried beans, sliced black olives, chopped lettuce, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, chopped onion/green onion…
Fry Bread Sundaes:
Fry Bread (above)
Favorite Ice Cream (We like plain vanilla!)
Toppings of Choice: hot fudge, caramel sauce, marshmallows, chopped nuts, whipped cream, fresh fruit, sprinkles…
For Fry Bread:
Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Gradually add warm water and knead until dough becomes soft, but not sticky. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes. On a floured board, roll out large egg-sized balls to 1/4 inch thick. Cut a hole in the center of the dough round to allow steam to escape and dough to puff. Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet to about 350 degrees F. Gently place dough rounds into oil. Fry until bubbles rise on dough, turn and fry until golden brown on both sides. Remove from heat. Briefly place fry bread on a cooling rack or paper towels to let oil drain. Serve immediately with toppings of choice.
For Taco Seasoning Blend:
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Mix with cooked ground beef or shredded chicken.
For Beef Tacos:
In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef, onion, and garlic until the beef is cooked through and no longer pink. Drain fat from beef mixture. Mix Taco Seasoning Blend with cooked mixture. Serve immediately on prepared Fry Bread and with toppings of choice.
For Roasted Chicken Tacos:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper (for EASY clean-up). Coat chicken breasts with olive oil. Sprinkle both sides of the chicken breasts with about 1/2 of the Taco Seasoning Blend. Bake chicken for about 15 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Allow to cool slightly. Dice or shred with forks. Mix remaining Taco Seasoning Blend with chicken. Serve immediately on prepared Fry Bread and with toppings of choice.
For Fry Bread Sundaes:
Prepare Fry Bread according to directions above. Top Fry Bread with ice cream, toppings of choice, and enjoy!
*Adjust the heat in the Taco Seasoning Blend by substituting cayenne for a hotter or milder spice. Ground ancho or chipotle would be tasty too!
It’s important vegetable oil is hot enough to fry the dough. If the temperature is too low, the dough will absorb oil giving you a soggy sponge instead of crisp, puffy fry bread. I rely on a digital candy thermometer to ensure the oil is at the right frying temperature.
Find it online: https://gloveboxeats.com/?p=192