Fried Quesadillas

🥄 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

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine the masa harina and salt. Stir in the water and oil until a dough forms.

2. 2

   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.

3. 3

   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.

4. 4

   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.

5. 5

   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.

6. 6

   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.

7. 7

   Serve immediately with shredded lettuce, Mexican crema or sour cream, and your favorite salsa.

📊 Nutrition (per serving)

Nutritional values are estimates from the original source.