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Chicharrones de Harina (Duros)

Chicharrones de harina are a light and crispy popular Mexican snack topped with lime juice, hot sauce, or your favorite spicy toppings.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Isabel Orozco-Moore

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chicharrones de harina (wheat pinwheels)
  • 1 quart vegetable or canola oil, for frying
  • ½ lime, juiced
  • Seasonings like Tajín, chili powder, Valentina, Cholula, or chamoy

Instructions

  • Heat frying oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it reaches 365℉.
  • Fry chicharrones de harina in batches of 4 or 5, constantly stirring with a spider strainer so they fry evenly. They cook in a few seconds per batch.
  • Shake any excess oil and transfer chicharrones onto a plate or bowl lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
  • Garnish and serve with fresh lime juice and your favorite spicy toppings like tajin, chili powder, hot sauce, or chamoy.

Notes

  • Only garnish what you’re eating right away - leftovers will get soggy if topped ahead of time.
  • Storage: Store extras (without toppings) in a sealed container or zip-top bag at room temp for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 20pinwheels | Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g