Cancun Corn Chips

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Ingredients

  • 12 whole corn tortillas (6-inch) cut into triangles (72 in all)
  • 2 cups corn oil
  • 1 cup olive oil, extra-virgin
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 dash cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup tequila

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl combine the salt, cayenne and black pepper; set aside.
  2. Heat the oil in a fryer to 350F (180C).
  3. Add tortilla triangles in batches of 10 to 15 and fry until light brown, about 3 minutes.
  4. Remove with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels.
  5. Immediately transfer to a plate and while still hot sprinkle with the tequila, lime juice and combined seasoned salt.
  6. Repeat with remaining tortilla triangles.
  7. Serve with any salsa or dip of your choice.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

666 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.1g 14% DV
Total Fat 55.9g 72% DV
Carbs 44.1g 16% DV
Fiber 14.7g 53% DV
Sugar 3g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9728mg 100% DV
Potassium 887mg 19% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 528.3mcg 59% DV
Vitamin C 23.9mg 27% DV
Calcium 174.3mg 13% DV
Iron 4.9mg 27% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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