Fried Tortillas
Fried tortillas can be turned into salted tortilla chips or sweet cinnamon sugar chips that are perfect for salsas, nachos, or ice cream!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 170kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 flour tortillas (or use corn tortillas)
- oil for frying
- 1/4 cup cinnamon sugar or use a sprinkle of sea salt
Instructions
- Use a pizza cutter to slice the tortillas into 8 wedges. (If using 6-inch tortillas, cut them into 6 wedges.)
- Heat oil in a deep fryer (or large pot) to 375˚F. Working in batches, fry the tortilla wedges for 1-2 minutes, depending on the thickness, until golden brown.
- Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar or sea salt.
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Notes
Nutrition facts were calculated using three tablespoons of oil since most of it wasn't absorbed. Your results may vary depending on your oil temperature, length of cooking time, and the method of frying.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tortilla | Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 59mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g
