Mexican Fried Wheels Recipes

CHICHARRONES DE HARINA {FRIED MEXICAN WHEAT CRISPS WITH CHILE AND LIME}

Steps:

• Mix the spices. Combine salt, cumin, chile, and cayenne in a small bowl.
• Heat the oil. Heat about 3 inches of oil in a deep pot over medium heat until it reaches 350°F on a deep fat fry thermometer or until a piece of bread browns in 30 seconds. Line a baking sheet with paper towels and set near the pot.
• Fry chicharrones. Once oil is hot, carefully add the chicharrones a few at a time. Fry on one side until they poof open (about 30 seconds), flip and cook for another 30 seconds or until they have opened completely and are beginning to brown.
• Drain with a bamboo skimmer. Remove with a slotted spoon or a bamboo skimmer to the paper towel-lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining chicharrones checking occasionally that the oil is maintaining a constant temperature.
• Season. Squeeze the lime over the top and sprinkle with the spice mixture. Serve immediately.

FIESTA PINWHEELS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream, picante sauce, taco seasoning and garlic powder until smooth. Stir in olives, chiles, cheese and onions. Spread about 1/2 cup on each tortilla. , Roll up jelly-roll style; wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. Slice into 1-in. pieces. Serve with salsa.

AIR FRYER CHICHARRONES (MEXICAN WHEAT WAGON WHEELS)

Steps:

• Add the dried wagon wheels, olive oil, salt, black pepper, ground cumin, garlic powder, parsley, and lime juice in a large bowl. Mix well, coating all of the pasta wheels.
• Toss into the air fryer basket, single layer. Set the temperature to 350 degrees F, air fryer setting, and cook for 5 minutes. Shake the basket frequently, so all of the pasta will cook up evenly.
• Plate, serve, and enjoy!

MEXICAN PINWHEELS

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese, ranch dressing mix and green onions or chives well.
• Spread evenly over the tortillas.
• Sprinkle equal amounts of remaining ingredients on top of the cream cheese mixture.
• Roll up tortillas tightly.
• Wrap with plastic wrap and chill a minimum of 2 hours before serving.
• Remove plastic wrap and cut rolls into equal pieces - discarding the ends.
• Serve with salsa and Enjoy!