Fried Cinnamon Strips

* Exported from MasterCook *

Fried Cinnamon Strips

Recipe By : Taste of Home, June/July, 1997
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers Desserts
Mexican Taste Of Home

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 8-inch flour tortillas
cooking oil

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg; set
aside. Cut tortillas into 3-inch x 2-inch strips. Heat 1 inch of oil in a
skillet or electric fry pan to 375 degrees; 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.

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NOTES : "'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!'"