Description
These Crispy Baked Turkey Tacos are everything you love—seasoned ground turkey, melted cheese, and golden, crunchy shells straight from the oven. Topped with a creamy avocado sauce, they’re a lighter, flavor-packed twist on taco night that comes together fast with zero frying.
Ingredients
For the Tacos:
1 lb ground turkey
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt & pepper to taste
1/3 cup tomato sauce or salsa
6–8 hard taco shells
1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
Optional Toppings:
Lettuce, chopped tomatoes, jalapeños, cilantro
For the Avocado Sauce:
1 ripe avocado
1/4 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
Juice of 1 lime
1 garlic clove
Salt to taste
1–2 tbsp water (to thin if needed)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Heat oil in a skillet. Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft. Add turkey and cook until browned. Stir in seasonings and tomato sauce. Simmer 5 mins.
Arrange taco shells upright in a baking dish. Fill with turkey mixture and top with cheese.
Bake for 10–12 minutes until cheese is melted and shells are crispy.
Make the avocado sauce: Blend all sauce ingredients until smooth and creamy.
Drizzle sauce over tacos and add your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 280 / tacos
- Fat: 15g / tacos
- Carbohydrates: 16g/ tacos
- Fiber: 4g / tacos
- Protein: 18g / tacos