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Fried Tortilla Strips

Ingredients

Preparation

  1. Cut 6-inch corn tortillas into 1/4-inch strips. In a large straight-sided skillet or pot, heat 2 1/2 inches sunflower or other neutral-tasting oil over medium-high heat until 350°F on a deep-fry thermometer. Fry the strips in batches until golden brown and crisp, about 2 minutes, then use a spider or slotted spoon to transfer the strips to paper towels to drain. Season with salt while still hot. Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 2 days.

Reprinted with permission from Martha Stewart's Cooking School: Lessons and Recipes for the Home Cook by Martha Stewart. Copyright © 2008 by Martha Stewart. Published by Crown Publishing. All Rights Reserved. Martha Stewart is the author of dozens of bestselling books on cooking, entertaining, gardening, weddings, and decorating. She is the host of The Martha Stewart Show, the Emmy-winning, daily national syndicated program, and founder of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, which publishes several magazines, including Martha Stewart Living; produces Martha Stewart Living Radio, channel 112 on SIRIUS Satellite Radio; and provides a wealth of ideas and information on www.marthastewart.com.
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