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Crispitos Recipe

Crispitos Recipe

Crispitos Recipe are crunchy and full of flavor. They are rolled tortillas with tasty meat and cheese inside. You can fry or bake them until they turn golden and crispy.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Tex-Mex
Servings 4
Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

  • Large frying pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Tongs
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Cheese grater
  • Oven or air fryer
  • Paper towels
  • Cooking thermometer (optional)
  • Frying pan (for deep frying)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef or chicken
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • Cooking oil for frying or brushing
  • Optional: jalapeños green onions, salsa

Instructions
 

  • Cook the meat in a pan until brown.
  • Add all the spices. Mix well.
  • Let the meat cool a little.
  • Add the shredded cheese to the meat.
  • Put some mix on each tortilla.
  • Roll them up tight like a stick.
  • Heat oil in a frying pan.
  • Fry the Crispitos until golden.
  • Place them on paper towels to dry.
  • Or bake them at 400°F for 12 minutes.
  • Let them cool a bit.
  • Enjoy your homemade Crispitos recipe!

Notes

  1. Don’t put too much filling.
  2. Use toothpicks to keep them rolled.
  3. Air fry them for a healthier snack.
  4. Add jalapeños if you like spice.
  5. You can freeze extra ones for later.
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