I tried these with just a dry tortilla and it was tough and burned around the edges. I like them crispy so I can eat them. What am I doing wrong?
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not sure. I did not have this problem maybe put them lower in oven. The rack in my oven stays at a lower level all the time so maybe it was too close to heat. Hope you work it out I have really enjoyed my set.
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I use a small toaster oven, enough for 2 shells. Use the recommend time and heat, and they were good.
616220
These pans are meant for baking so you won't get a nice, puffy, crispy golden shell from these pans. I have baked the tortillas dry, brushed oil on them and have sprayed them with pretty much the same results each time. But we prefer the lower calorie/fat from baking them dry. If you are looking for the tortillas to be how restaurants serve taco salads in, you'll need to fry the tortillas and these pans aren't the proper equipment for that. There are metal wire molds available out there for frying tortillas. I'd probably check kitchen stores and restaurant supply companies for them and you'll need a deep fryer, tall pot or even a turkey fryer. And lots of oil.
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I do not know. I just followed the directions and sprayed lightly with cooking spray. They turned out well. Maybe your over is a little hotter than it shows.
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These pans are meant for baking so you won't get a nice, puffy, crispy golden shell from these pans. I have baked the tortillas dry, brushed oil on them and have sprayed them with pretty much the same results each time. But we prefer the lower calorie/fat from baking them dry.If you are looking for the tortillas to be how restaurants serve taco salads in, you'll need to fry the tortillas and these pans aren't the proper equipment for that. There are metal wire molds available out there for frying tortillas. I'd probably check kitchen stores and restaurant supply companies for them and you'll need a deep fryer, tall pot or even a turkey fryer. And lots of oil. These pans are meant for baking so you won't get a nice, puffy, crispy golden shell from these pans. I have baked the tortillas dry, brushed oil on them and have sprayed them with pretty much the same results each time. But we prefer the lower calorie/fat from baking them dry.If you are looking for the tortillas to be how restaurants serve taco salads in, you'll need to fry the tortillas and these pans aren't the proper equipment for that. There are metal wire molds available out there for frying tortillas. I'd probably check kitchen stores and restaurant... » Read More These pans are meant for baking so you won't get a nice, puffy, crispy golden shell from these pans. I have baked the tortillas dry, brushed oil on them and have sprayed them with pretty much the same results each time. But we prefer the lower calorie/fat from baking them dry.If you are looking for the tortillas to be how restaurants serve taco salads in, you'll need to fry the tortillas and these pans aren't the proper equipment for that. There are metal wire molds available out there for frying tortillas. I'd probably check kitchen stores and restaurant supply companies for them and you'll need a deep fryer, tall pot or even a turkey fryer. And lots of oil. « Show Less
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I do not know if you did anything wrong. This is to be baked and not fried , so I would spray with cooking spray.
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Before I bought mine, I read the reviews and almost everyone suggested doing a "light" brushing of olive oil or whatever kind of oil you prefer (canola, vegetable, etc.) on the tortillas before you put them in the pans. I did and then placed our pans on our top rack in the oven, which is right in the middle of our oven, and baked at 400 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes depending on how dark/crispy we preferred. We have enjoyed ours and hope you do, too. :)
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are the nuts roasted? You just want dry / dehydrated. Turning to mush sounds like cooked / too soft nuts
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maria... you roasted them too long... it takes a special nack... just keep trying.. they are very low in fat... maria the were already roasted... fresh chestnuts are the only ones you roast. hpe this helps... mary
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I guess they're not super dry, but seem to be dry enough to preserve them. Drying further might deepen the color, which may not be as attractive, depending on what you're cooking. The big question for me would be how do they taste? Mine were pleasant, hot enough to burn awhile, but not hot enough to blow my face off. I like them and think they're pretty,.
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I ate them right out of the bag. They are dried. This was the cheapest I had found them and I am still kicking!
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i asked them the same question. They looked roasted when I opened them, but they are supposed to be raw
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They are hard candies. They may last longer than me. I have some in my purse and have had them there for a while. It is hot and humid where I live now. I was at the movies today and reached for one. Was worried it may have squished up and gotten gummy. I opened the little plastic wrapper in the dark and the candy was dry and perfect. If you order them they may not last long anyway. I have some left from my last order because I kind of hoard them.
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The shells are baked at 400 degrees for 5 - 12 minutes, depending on the sizes of the tortillas (small or large), the type (corn or flour) and how crispy you want them. Just keep an eye on them and take them out when they look crispy enough for you. You'll get the hang of it quickly and it's a lot of fun for the whole family! (a quick note: If you aren't worried about keeping the shells healthy, spray the tops of the tortillas after you get them in the molds with a good quality spray oil, then sprinkle a little bit of salt and/or garlic powder and/or chili powder on them for a tasty change.)
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I have the exact same problem!! If I could return it I would. Not sure if I should throw it away or try cooking them twice? How long have you had yours?
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What were you cooking? I have never had anything stick to mine, I can literally burn a piece of cheese to my frying pan and it will slide rite off.... I do use olive oil in a Misto oil sprayer Misto Brushed Aluminum Olive Oil Sprayer with olive oil in it...These pans do not need high heat, I have noticed low is like medium in other pans and a little under medium is like high, they are very conductive, try lowering your heat and don't put food on a cold pan.
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Hmmm. Mine is pretty well seasoned so nothing really sticks even when I overcook. I wonder what would happen if you heated it up again (with good ventilation so your smoke alarm doesn't go off!). Maybe it would burn off like what you'd do with your gas grill. It might even help to brush some cooking oil on the remnants to help them burn/flake off. Otherwise I guess you can try just scraping with something that won't scratch it too much; maybe try wetting the grills a little by placing some wet cloths on them (since you can't actually soak them); then either scrape or see if it will cook off once the burnt stuff is softer. Good luck. I hope I'll be able to see a response that states how you made out.
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well, I never tried cooking them . . . but they are hard to eat. They don't taste like a nut at all--they taste like a slimy fig w/o the sweetness.
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You need teeth, they are hard. Just the right crunch. I love them with dip. I prefer this brand to any of the others.
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We had this problem the first couple of times. What we found out is if you wrap four tortillas in wet paper towels and Microwave for just under a minute. The tortillas will be very hot and steamy. They lay right over the rack with out using any spray or anything. They bake perfectly that way without falling off. We love this gadget.
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John make sure your tortilla is well formed and bottom of shell touches bottom also try lowering the oven a little and put a bit of foil around the edges hope this works because I had the same problem BY
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i have only cooked hotdogs i think if u cooked taquitos on it when they heat up they might melt on it or inside :( not sure
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What do you mean? Why would you cook them? Just cut them with the blade provided and paste on your fingers with some nail glue.