Fried Cinnamon Strips
Taste of Home
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"I first made these crispy strips for a special family night at our church," recalls field editor Nancy Johnson of Laverne, Oklahoma. "Most of them were snapped up before dinner!"
SERVINGS: 20
CATEGORY: Appetizer
METHOD: Other stovetop
TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 10 flour tortillas (8 inches)
- Vegetable oil
Directions:
In a large resealable plastic bag, combine sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; set aside.
Cut tortillas into 3-in. x 2-in. strips. Heat 1 in. of oil in a skillet or electric fry pan to 375°; fry 4-5 strips at a time for 30 seconds on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
While still warm, place strips in bag with sugar mixture; shake gently to coat. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container. Yield: 5 dozen.