Homemade Navajo Taco (Indian Fry Bread) Recipe
Indulge in the crispy delight of Homemade Navajo Taco (Indian Fry Bread) Recipe. With a simple recipe of all-purpose flour, baking powder, and hot water, create dough that transforms into golden, puffy circles of perfection. Fry to a crisp, then load with savory taco meat, beans, and your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 cup hot water
- vegetable oil for frying
- Toppings: chili beans, taco meat, lettuce, tomato, avocado, olives
Instructions
- Add flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl. Add hot water and mix with your hands until a dough forms (dough should be a little sticky). Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
- While the dough is resting, fill a medium skillet with 1-2 inches of oil and heat over medium high heat until it reaches 350 degrees.
- Break off golf ball size pieces of dough and roll into a ball.
- Using a floured surface, roll each ball into a circle 6-7 inches in diameter.
- Working in batches, fry each dough piece in hot oil until the dough is golden and puffs up, about 20 seconds, then flip and fry on the other side for 10–20 seconds more. Set on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Keep the fried bread warm in the oven while frying the remaining pieces.
- Spread beans and taco meat over fry bread, top with any other desired toppings, and serve warm.
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