Fried Flour Tortilla Chips

Recipesfull introduces to you: School Lunch Ideas and Recipes. (Fried Flour Tortilla Chips). We first had these while on vacation in the Caribbean. After returning, I had to figure out how to make them. We now prefer these to store-bought corn tortilla chips.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 64 chips

Fried Flour Tortilla Chips

Ingredients

vegetable oil for frying

8 (10 inch) flour tortillas

each cut into 8 triangles

Kale Chips

Lunch

Directions

Step 1

Pour 1/4 to 1/2 inch oil in a heavy 10-inch skillet; bring oil to 360 degrees F (182 degrees C) over medium-high heat about 8 minutes.

Step 2

Working in batches gently arrange tortillas in the hot oil using a slotted spoon; cook frequently turning tortillas with the slotted spoon until golden brown 2 to 3 minutes. Remove chips with slotted spoon and place a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

Nutritional Information

Fried Flour Tortilla Chips

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 242.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.8g 12%

Carbohydrates: 35.9g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 2.2g 9%

Sugars: 1.3g

Fat: 8.2g 13%

Saturated Fat: 1.7g 8%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.7mg 28%

Folate: 72.8mcg 18%

Calcium: 90.3mg 9%

Iron: 2.3mg 13%

Magnesium: 15.4mg 6%

Potassium: 108.5mg 3%

Sodium: 445.2mg 18%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 37%

Calories From Fat: 73.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.