Funky Frito Fruckies

Funky Frito Fruckies are a fun twist on traditional corn fritters, combining the crunch of Fritos corn chips with a spicy kick!

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Funky Frito Fruckies

Cooking Method: Frying Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex Courses: Anytime, Appetizer, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Cornmeal
• ¹⁄₂ cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Paprika
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 Egg
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• ¹⁄₄ cup Vegetable oil
• 1 cup Fritos corn chips
• ¹⁄₂ cup Ranch dressing
• 1 tablespoon Chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together egg, milk, and vegetable oil.
3. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until well combined.
4. Crush the Fritos corn chips and place them in a shallow dish.
5. Dip each fruckie into the crushed corn chips, pressing gently to adhere.
6. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large skillet over medium heat.
7. Fry the fruckies in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
8. Remove fruckies from the oil and drain on paper towels.
9. Serve hot with ranch dressing for dipping.
10. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 2g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.