Quesadillas Fritas Mexicanas

Crispy, cheesy, and deeply rooted in Mexican tradition, these quesadillas fritas mexicanas are fried to golden perfection with simple, flavorful ingredients.

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Course: Main Course, Snack

Cuisine: Mexican

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 15

Assembly Time: 10

Total Time: 40

Servings:

Calories: 320kcal

Cost: $8

Equipment

1 Heavy-bottomed pan or cast-iron skillet
Tongs
1 Slotted spoon
Paper towels
1 Cooking thermometer

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

8 Corn tortillas Preferably day-old for frying
2 cups Oaxaca cheese Shredded; Monterey Jack if needed
1 cup Vegetable oil For frying
1 White onion Thinly sliced
2 Poblano peppers Roasted and sliced
1 teaspoon Salt

Optional Fillings

1 cup Cooked chicken Shredded
0.5 cup Epazote leaves Traditional herb
1 cup Mushrooms Sliced
0.5 cup Chorizo Cooked and crumbled

For Serving

Salsa verde/roja
Mexican crema
Fresh cilantro Chopped
Lime wedges

Instructions

Shred cheese, slice onions and peppers.
Lay fillings on half of each tortilla.
Fold tortillas and press edges gently.
Heat oil to 350°F in a skillet.
Fry quesadillas 2–3 mins per side until golden.
Drain on paper towels, sprinkle with salt.
Serve hot with salsas, crema, cilantro, and lime.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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