8 Inch Taco Shell Tongs for Frying

Makes perfect taco shells every time. Easy to clean!

Always buy original products. Tried cheeper ones, didn't work! Like they say you get what you pay for!!! Just saying!!

Taco essential tool. I even double up the tortilla and tilt the pan to fry one side then flip. Then I put it in a taco tray for filling assembly line.

I was able to make perfect taco shells the first time I used it. Each side lays flat in the oil (I used a skillet) so you don't have to use to much oil.

Work great. Couldn’t be simpler, put the tortilla in the bottom. Close handle. Dip in hot oil. Open handles and you have a nice crispy toco shell! Yum!

This helps so much when you're making tacos It's awesome

So far......They're pretty neat. I even deep fried a flour tortilla for a taco. Worth the price

I bought this to give as a Christmas gift for my son.

The items is good but I tried to use it in a pan that was too shallow which did not work well .. you will need a deep pan/fryer to use it .. Good price... I was trying to make a taco bell / "Taco Light" from the 80's - it worked

This is awesome!…allows you to do the larger size tortillas!..

I love it. The shells come out great.

These taco shell tongs work, and do a great job of hanging onto the tortilla, my big issue is that it makes them wide on the base. Trying to eat the tacos we made with this was difficult. The first bite in and the taco was falling apart because there is no way to get both sides of the taco without trying to put some pressure to get them to join, and then pop.... taco salad on the plate. It is really easy to use. The handle is a little short so my finger caught the edge of my fryer while trying to get the back end in, but that was my bad. The handle on these tongs stay nice and cool. The frame is very sturdy and does not bend while using it. I did like that the shells were crunchy and fresh, not stale like I usually get with store bought ones. It definitely works as described, and if you like the stand and stuff style shells, than this little guy is for you. For the price, it's a good deal because we don't have to throw away stale taco shells any more. I am happy with this product.

Review for Taco Shell Tongs for Frying by StarBlueI recently had the opportunity to try out the Taco Shell Tongs for Frying by StarBlue, and I must say, it has significantly improved my taco-making experience. This 8-inch, easy-grip tool is designed to help create perfectly crispy taco shells with minimal effort.Design and Build Quality:The tongs are crafted with a sturdy, heat-resistant material that feels durable and safe to use around hot oil. The easy-grip handle ensures a comfortable, secure hold, reducing the risk of slips or accidents during frying. Its 8-inch length provides ample distance from the heat, adding an extra layer of safety.Performance:Using the tongs was straightforward. They held the tortillas firmly in place, allowing for even frying and achieving that coveted crispy texture every taco lover desires. The tongs' shape helped maintain the ideal taco shell curve, which can be tricky with traditional methods.Ease of Cleaning:One of the standout features is that these tongs are dishwasher safe. After frying, cleanup was a breeze—I simply placed them in the dishwasher, and they came out spotless with no residue.Pros:Heat-resistant and durable materialComfortable, easy-grip handlePerfect for achieving uniformly crispy taco shellsDishwasher safe for easy cleaningCons:Limited to taco shell frying, though it could have some other niche usesMight be bulky to store if you have limited kitchen spaceOverall:The Taco Shell Tongs by StarBlue are a fantastic addition to any kitchen, especially if you enjoy homemade tacos. They offer safety, ease of use, and excellent results. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to elevate their taco nights.Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)

It works, the design is a bit awkward to use though. The shape is a bit far apart so I bent the sides form a narrower taco shape. Honestly if they were already a touch narrower and the bend in the handle was slightly longer to possibly deep fry if you wanted to I’d give it 5 stars.

This taco shell maker for frying is a great tool for making fresh, crispy shells at home. It’s simple to use, just place a tortilla in the holder, dip it into hot oil, and in no time you have perfectly shaped taco shells. The wire frame holds the tortilla steady while frying, and the handle stays cool enough to grip safely. The size makes just the right shell for filling with all your favorite toppings. It’s sturdy, easy to clean, and doesn’t take up much storage space. Perfect for taco nights, parties, or anytime you want that fresh, crunchy taste. This handy gadget makes homemade tacos feel just like a restaurant treat without the extra cost.

Great product for quick and easy taco shells. Great for a deep fryer.

I ordered this tool to make fresh hard shelled tacos at home. I love cooking new homemade foods and felt this was the perfect tool because I love cooking Mexican inspired dishes for my family and we love tacos! Using this tool was fairly easy and allowed me to fry up taco shells pretty quickly, I made about 10 of them in just a few minutes. Frying anything, especially with this type of tool, does take a lot of oil so that is a bit of an inconvenience when using. It is a bit tricky putting new shells in place as they don't always go in the right way and you want to avoid touching the tongs so you don't accidently burn your hands or fingers (lesson learned the hard way). Once they shells were in place, the tool was very simple to use and didn't have any issues with the tortilla falling out or tearing apart. They did have the tendency to stick to the tongs. My main issue is that this tool made the shells pretty wide. My kids had a harder time eating these because the shell isn't really formed like the standard taco shell, it is wider and more open. I feel like that made them a bit more prone to breaking while eating. It did allow more toppings but if you are like me and fold your tacos and eat them sideways, the way the tacos are formed with this tool won't really work for that style. Other than that issue, I really do like this tool and plan on using it when I'm craving some tacos!

Yes, they are a bit awkward and bulky. If you can get past that, they are truly helpful. It's easy to grip and handle. You don't have to do any crazy maneuvers to get the perfect taco shell. Slide the tortilla in, dip in oil, repeat for opposite side and voila! The perfect taco shell! It washes easily and can be used in the top tack of the dushwasher. The price is reasonable; especially because the set looks to be of good quality. I would absolutely spread the word of this helpful tool!

good size for large tacos

We did corn and flour tortillas amazingly easy. Fed 20 people and we all had warm wonderful tortillas.

The first thing you are going to want to know about this taco shell fryer is it does work. The next thing ou want to know is you need A LOT of oil to pull it off.I thought I would be able to put some oil in a small fry pan and cook each side, but the way this thing is shaped, it just won’t fit down in a small skillet. So I had to use a larger skillet, and about 1.5x more oil than I thought I would need. It was a ton of oil to waste to make four taco shells. You almost need a deep fryer to really do it right.That being said, you can pull it off with a skillet. The device itself fits a taco-sized corn tortilla perfectly. It operates like scissors, and opens and closes smoothly. It is almost a great design, in that it isn’t quite easy to use it in a skillet. But it is good enough to get the cooking done.It is super easy to use. Just scissor it open, drop your tortilla in, close, and put it in the hot oil. Just open and let the coooked taco shell drop onto your plate or whatever, and replace with a fresh tortilla, and repeat. Just be careful when putting the new one in there. I burned my finger once when I was trying to go too fast. But that is really my fault, and nothing to do with the design.Price is pretty decent, so a pretty fair deal for what you pay. I like the device, and will use it probably more than most people, because i LOVE tacos.

This taco holder is great. Easy to use, real sturdy an makes it easy to make tacos for my family. It feels good to make my own tacos for my family. It saves my family a lot of money

This taco shell cooker works really well. Previously I used tongs and it was a serious chore. I also would get burned by the oil popping. With this, the handle is long enough to avoid most of the oil pops. The handle has a nice covering that allows you to grip it well and not worry about it slipping out of your hands. It is very well made, sturdy, but light weight. It is easy to use and the price is totally worth it. If you've never cooked your own hard taco shells, you can't go back to store bought after that. This is a way easier way to make them.

These taco shell tongs are made from high-quality stainless steel. They are easy to use to make taco shells. They are easy to clean and dishwasher-safe. The handle is heat-resistant, which makes it convenient if you're using a frying pan to make the shells. It is about 14" long. The handle is designed so you can use it in a frying pan or a deep fryer. I use a deep fryer. It says for 6" shells, but mine usually are between 7 to 8 inches. There is just a small amount at the end, but the shape comes out the same. This is durable and made to last. The value for the money is good.

I absolutely love these taco shell tongs! Wow how they make taco making so much easier. I am always getting grease splattered on my hands when making fried taco shells so when I saw thee I just had to try them. Now I can fry taco shells without getting "war wounds".This 6" size is perfect to fry taco shells in my small fry pan. It fits nicely inside the pan to cook each side of the shell in the grease. The u-shape design forms them perfectly to accommodate meat and toppings easily.I ran them through the dishwasher on the top shelf and they came out great. The rubber handles give them a comfortable grip. They are made from hight quality stainless steel so they should last for years to come.I'm very happy with these taco tongs and highly recommend them.

I wish I had one of these for the past 20 years! Love tacos, and I'm that person who's always stuffing way too much into mine, so this is perfect for maximizing filling/topping space. If you're reading this, you probably already know that frying your own shells is WAY better than the lame store-bought ones, and this finally makes it easy for me to get the shaping right while frying. It's the perfect size for standard corn tortillas. The jaw opens past 90 degrees, so there's tons of room to get the tortillas in and out. The only downside is just its overall size and the little bit of extra effort to clean it, but that's totally worth it!

These tongs really need to be used with a deep fryer. You could theoretically use them and just rotate the tortilla to cook it all in a shallower cooking dish, but it's best to use a large pot or deep fryer. It would be nice if you could sandwich multiple instead of just frying one shell at a time, but you can't do that without the risk of the tortillas sticking together or not cooking properly. These do make a taco shell with a pretty wide bottom, which is great for stuffing but not so great for eating, so you may choose to bend it slightly more "closed" when you use it. The metal does bend pretty easily, so this isn't a big deal. I have no problem recommending these for just a few taco shells, but you'll have to start early if you're planning a big taco party with all your friends.

I like making hardshell tacos once in a while and I thought this might make it easier and it does work well. This makes taco shells like the kind you buy in premade in a package but of course they taste better because they’re freshly fried. I had originally planned to use this in my small deep fryer but my deep fryer was too small for these taco tongs to fit all the way in so I went back to the cast-iron skillet. For these tongs to work you have to have at least 3/4 of an inch of oil in your skillet in order to get all of the taco shell submerged in the oil. And then you have to flip it from side to side frying one side at a time. But it works out well that way. You have to be careful removing the taco shell and putting a new fresh tortilla in the hot tongs because the tongs are extremely hot and you can burn yourself if you’re not careful. I would suggest you use a chopstick or something like that to poke the taco shell out because it does get a little stuck after it’s fried but it’s not hard to get it out. Once you get the right oil temperature figured out, not too hot, you can start turning out your shells pretty easily. The outside of the shells do get a little darker more quickly than the inside of the shell because they’re facing the bottom of the skillet the whole time so you can’t have the heat too high or the outside will get browned before the inside is fully fried. But it works pretty well and it makes good taco shells. I was using small tortillas and there was room to spare for larger tortillas so it’s a good size for small tortillas or fajita size tortillas. It seems pretty solid. For $15 it seems a little pricey to me but not too bad if your going to use it a lot.