Fried Quesadillas
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Fried quesadillas are a beloved Mexican dish made from masa pockets stuffed with cheese and fillings, then fried to a golden crisp!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups masa harina
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- 1 ½ cups warm water, plus more as needed
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1 cup shredded Chihuahua cheese
- 1 cup shredded chicken
- Shredded lettuce, Mexican crema, and your favorite salsa, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the masa harina and salt. Stir in the water and oil until a dough forms.
- Using your hands, knead the dough until it fully comes together and all the water is absorbed about 3 minutes. To make sure it’s ready, grab a small piece and roll it into a ball. Press down on it with a finger. If the edges of the dough crack, the dough is too dry. If the dough sticks to your skin, it’s too wet. Add more water or masa harina as necessary.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal portions, then roll each into a ball. Cover them with a clean damp cloth or plastic wrap to keep the dough moist while you press and cook the dough.
- Press and flatten each ball of dough into a circle using a tortilla press. Fill each with 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese and 2 tablespoons of shredded chicken. Fold one side over and press the edges together to secure it shut.
- Pour enough oil into the bottom of a deep skillet or frying pan so that the oil reaches halfway up the taquitos. Heat the oil over medium-high heat to 350°F. To test, drop a small piece of tortilla in the oil. If it sizzles, it's ready.
- Cooking in batches of 2, fry for about 1½ -2 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown on both sides. Transfer them to a large baking sheet lined with paper towels to soak up any excess oil.
- Serve immediately with shredded lettuce, Mexican crema or sour cream, and your favorite salsa.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1quesadilla
Calories
239kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
572mg
(24%)
Potassium
115mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Vitamin A
74IU
(1%)
Calcium
58mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8quesadillas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 239 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1quesadilla | |
| Calories | 239kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 572mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 115mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 74IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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