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Fried Cheese Stuffed Tortilla Chips

Fried Cheese Stuffed Tortilla Chips

Mozzarella sticks pressed into sturdy tortilla chips, dusted with flour, and fried until golden.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 683 kcal

Equipment

  • Deep pan
  • Thermometer
  • Paper towels

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 10 oz triangle tortilla chips large and sturdy
  • 8 oz mozzarella cheese cut into small sticks
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 3 cup vegetable oil for frying

Instructions
 

Cooking

  • Stuff. Press a mozzarella stick into each chip.
  • Heat. Warm the oil to 350 F.
  • Coat. Dip each stuffed chip in the flour and tap off the extra.
  • Fry. Fry 30 to 60 seconds per side until golden and drain on paper towels.

Notes

Substitutions: use pepper jack sticks for a spicier bite.
Tips: keep the oil near 350 F and fry in small batches.
Storage: refrigerate for two days and reheat in the oven.
Nutrition: values are estimates per serving.
Keyword All Purpose Flour, fried cheese stuffed tortilla chips, Mozzarella, Tortilla Chips, Vegetable Oil