Betty's Easy Flour Tortilla Elephant Ears

flour tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: homemade tortillas

Whole wheat tortillas increase fiber content.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil offers a distinct flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: margarine

💰Cheaper: vegetable shortening

Margarine can reduce saturated fat.

Open a package of 6-inch flour tortillas.

Mix 6 tablespoons of sugar and 2 tablespoons of cinnamon in a bowl.

Heat peanut oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 375°F.

Fry one flour tortilla at a time in the oil until puffy and golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side.

Remove the tortilla from the oil and drain on paper towels.

Sift the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the fried tortilla.

Repeat frying for the remaining tortillas.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens