HOMEMADE FRITOS
These were fun to make with the kids, they got to see what fritos are made of. I baked one batch and fried the other. Fried won out hands down.
Provided by Marsha Gardner
Categories Chips
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Heat oven to 375-degrees. Cut 2 pieces of parchment the same size as a baking sheet and set aside. Bring about .75 cup water to a boil.
- 2. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornmeal and salt. Add 1/3 cup boiling water and mix with a fork until smooth. Add 1 teaspoon oil and mix again. The batter should be thick and slightly runny; if necessary, add more boiling water 1 teaspoon at a time for the desired consistency.
- 3. Place one sheet of parchment on a work surface, and scrape the batter into the center. Top with the second sheet of parchment and gently roll out the batter to about .33-inch thick. Transfer the parchment and rolled batter to the baking sheet. Remove the top sheet of parchment and score the batter into small rectangles. Bake until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Allow to cool and break apart. Sprinkle with additional salt, if desired, and serve. Or, fry the chips as described below.
- 4. Set aside a plate lined with a paper towel. Fill a small skillet with about 1.5 inches vegetable oil. Place over medium heat and allow to heat for 1 to 2 minutes. Test with a small piece of a chip; it should sink to the bottom of the pan, sizzle, float to the top and turn pale golden brown in about 30 seconds. Fry half the chips, using a metal strainer to transfer to the paper towel to drain. Repeat with remaining chips. Sprinkle with salt, if desired, and serve.
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Piper Dean
d.piper@aol.comI can't wait to try these with different seasonings. I think they would be great with chili powder or cumin.
Daniel Ngolamoe
ngolamoe-daniel78@gmail.comThese are the perfect snack for parties or gatherings. They're always a crowd-pleaser.
Deidra Bennett
deidra-b48@gmail.comI'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good homemade Fritos recipe for a long time.
DavidHappy256
davidhappy25651@aol.comThese are a great way to use up leftover tortillas. I always have a bunch in the fridge and now I have a new way to use them.
Libbi See
see-l@hotmail.co.ukI love how easy these are to make. I always have the ingredients on hand and they're ready in no time.
Kanishka Nadeeshan
n81@hotmail.comThese were a little bland for my taste. I think I'll try adding some more salt and pepper next time.
sohel
sohel@hotmail.comI was so excited to try these but they turned out really greasy. I think I may have used too much oil.
X.Lilac.X
x.lilac.x41@yahoo.comThese are the best homemade Fritos I've ever had. They're so crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Deepa Singh
d83@gmail.comI've made these several times now and they're always a hit. I like to use a little bit of chili powder in the batter for a little extra flavor.
syedrehman syedrehman
s30@gmail.comThese were so good! I used a mandoline to slice the tortillas and they came out perfectly. I also used a deep fryer to cook them and they were golden brown and crispy. My family loved them!