Crispy Tortilla Tuna Toasts with Chipotle Mayo
Fried tortilla toasts topped with cubed soy-marinated tuna, creamy chipotle mayonnaise, fresh avocado, and crunchy fried onions. A quick, textured appetizer combining crispy, creamy, and tangy elements with a citrus-soy marinade.
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ oz tuna, fresh, chopped into small cubes
- vegetable oil, for frying
- 6 tortillas, taco size, whole
- ½ cups mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons chipotle chile, groundsriracha0.5:1condiment
spicier, different flavor profile
- salt, to taste(optional)
- pepper, to taste(optional)
- ¼ cups soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons orange juice, fresh
- 3 tablespoons lime juice, fresh
- ½ avocados, in cubescucumber1:1vegan
similar texture, lighter taste
- ¾ cups crispy onions, Sugar Foods Fresh Gourmet brand
Instructions
- 1
Chop the tuna into small cubes.
- 2
Fry the tortillas for 3 minutes until golden, then drain on paper towels.
- 3
Mix mayonnaise with ground chipotle, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- 4
Mix soy sauce with orange juice and lime juice in a separate bowl.
- 5
Marinate the tuna in the soy sauce mixture for 5 minutes, then strain.
- 6
Spread chipotle mayonnaise on each toast, top with tuna, avocado cubes, and crispy onions.
Tips
Drain the marinated tuna thoroughly to prevent soggy toasts.
Assemble toasts shortly before serving to maintain tortilla crispness.
Good to Know
Assemble and serve immediately. Store components separately in airtight containers; toasts up to 1 day, tuna mixture up to 2 days refrigerated.
Prepare chipotle mayonnaise, soy marinade, and fry tortillas up to 1 day ahead. Marinate tuna up to 4 hours. Assemble just before serving.
Serve at room temperature as an appetizer or light lunch.
Common Mistakes
Do not over-marinate the tuna to avoid mushy texture from the soy mixture.
Do not assemble toasts too far ahead to avoid soggy tortillas from the toppings.