Crunchy Strips

Ingredients

• 10 flour tortillas
• 1/2 teaspoon season salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• salt
• 1 cup vegetable oil, enough to fill a skillet a couple of inches deep

Directions

1. 1

   Slice tortillas into thin strips 1/4-inch wide.

2. 2

   Next cut tortillas in half through the center.

3. 3

   Heat oil over medium heat until bubbly.

4. 4

   Drop in tortilla strips and season with half of seasoning while frying.

5. 5

   Turn constantly and cook until browned and crispy, about five minutes.

6. 6

   Transfer to paper towels and season with remaining seasoning.

7. 7

   Great served with soups, such as Southwest Chicken Black Bean (Recipe #43728).