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Fried Flour Tortilla Chips

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Crafting your own flour tortilla chips is a breeze with this uncomplicated recipe! Our initial encounter with these delights occurred during a Caribbean vacation, and since then, we've come to favor them over store-bought corn tortilla chips.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine world cuisine
Servings 8
Calories 243 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • vegetable oil for frying
  • 8 (10 inch) flour tortillas, each cut into 8 triangles

Instructions
 

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a heavy 10-inch skillet over medium heat until 360 degrees F (182 degrees C), about 8 minutes.
  • Lower tortilla triangles carefully into the hot oil in batches; fry, turning frequently, until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining tortilla triangles.

Notes

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 243kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 445mgPotassium: 109mgFiber: 12gSugar: 1gCalcium: 90mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Fried Flour Tortilla Chips
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