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    17 Taco Recipes You Can Throw Together on a Busy Night

    Published: Jun 6, 2026 by Emmeline Kemperyd · post_comments]

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    Taco Tuesday is the perfect opportunity to get creative in the kitchen and impress your friends and family. With 17 unique taco recipes, you can explore a variety of flavors and ingredients that will make your taco night unforgettable. From classic combinations to innovative twists, there's something here for everyone to enjoy.

    Baked Mini Chicken Tacos

    20 Minute Mini Baked Chicken Tacos
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Mini chicken tacos come together in just 20 minutes using basic ingredients. They're great for serving a group or for a quick family dinner, featuring seasoned chicken and cheese in crispy corn tortillas.

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    Crispy Potato Tacos

    Crispy Potato Tacos.
    Photo credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Crispy Potato Tacos are a simple and delicious meal that everyone will enjoy. Seasoned and baked potatoes are wrapped in soft tortillas and topped with your favorite ingredients.

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    Rotisserie Chicken Tacos

    A platter of rotisserie chicken tacos.
    Photo Credit: Wholesome Made Easy.

    These Rotisserie Chicken Tacos are a fun way to switch up Taco Tuesday and can be made in under 30 minutes. You can add your favorite toppings for a delicious meal that everyone will enjoy.

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    Vegan Gochujang Cauliflower Tacos

    Vegan Gochujang Cauliflower Tacos
    Photo credit: Urban Farmie.

    Vegan cauliflower tacos are packed with flavor from fresh avocado, corn, red onions, and cilantro. They're great for a tasty weeknight dinner or when you have friends over.

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    Salmon Tacos

    Salmon tacos.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Salmon Tacos are a great way to spice up your Taco Tuesday. With seasoned salmon and a fresh Ginger Avocado Salsa, this dish is both tasty and healthy.

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    Tempeh Tacos

    Photo credit: Hey Nutrition Lady.

    These tacos are filled with a simple vegan tempeh mix that's quick to make and packed with protein and probiotics. They're a healthy and tasty option for a satisfying meal.

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    Grilled Flank Steak Tacos

    Steak tacos on a cutting board.
    Grilled Flank Steak Tacos. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

    Make marinated grilled flank steak tacos using the best flank steak marinade for a winning dish every time. Slice a couple of pounds of flank steak, grill to perfection, and enjoy a delicious meal that's perfect for taco Tuesdays or any day of the week.

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    Air Fryer Fish Tacos

    Fish tacos.
    Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks.

    These fish tacos are a great way to spice up your Taco Tuesday with a zesty lime coleslaw and fresh mango salsa. They're cooked in the air fryer for a crispy finish that everyone will enjoy.

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    Smoker Grilled Fish Tacos

    Fish tacos on a white platter.
    Photo credit: xoxoBella.

    This recipe is easy to make on the grill and features delicious smoked tilapia paired with a tasty coleslaw.

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    Sheet Pan Halloumi Tacos

    Sheet pan halloumi tacos.
    Image credit: Katie Trant.

    These tacos are easy to make on a single pan, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Their great taste is sure to impress everyone who tries them.

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    Irish Corned Beef Tacos

    Irish inspired tacos on a platter.
    Photo credit: xoxoBella.

    Craving something new and delicious? Try these Irish corned beef tacos! With a perfect blend of tender corned beef and fresh toppings, these tacos will bring your taco night to new heights.

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    Baked Fish Tacos with Slaw

    A plate of fish tacos with slaw.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    These baked fish tacos with slaw are quick and easy to prepare, taking less than 20 minutes with just a few basic ingredients. Enjoy the fresh flavors of these tacos instead of the usual heavy fried versions.

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    Instant Pot Chicken Tacos

    Instant Pot Chicken Tacos.
    Photo Credit: Binky's Culinary Carnival.

    These Instant Pot Chicken Tacos are a fast and easy weeknight dinner for the family when you've had a long day. Cook chicken from fresh or frozen!

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    Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos

    Buffalo cauliflower tacos.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos are packed with delicious buffalo flavor. With ingredients like buffalo cauliflower, avocado, blue cheese sauce, and cilantro, they're sure to be a favorite and can be made in just 40 minutes using the oven or air fryer.

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    Black Bean Feta Cheese Tacos

    Tacos with black beans and feta cheese.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Vegetarian tacos are filled with refried black beans, crumbled feta cheese, and fresh homemade pico de gallo. They're simple to prepare and delicious, leaving you wanting seconds.

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    Shrimp Tacos

    Shrimp tacos.
    Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks.

    These air fryer shrimp tacos are a great way to spice up Taco Tuesday. The zesty homemade lime coleslaw goes really well with the juicy shrimp.

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    Crispy Lemongrass Chicken Tacos

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    These quick and easy crispy chicken tacos are made with soft corn tortilla shells filled with flavorful lemongrass chicken and crispy tortilla chips.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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