Deep-Fried Fiesta Bites with Spicy Dips

Ingredients

- Main Components:
- 1 pound chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup tofu, cubed
- 1 deli sandwich, cut into mini triangles
- 4 meat sticks, sliced thickly
- Batter:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup sparkling water
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky salt
- Dips and Garnishes:
- 1 cup Kroger’s Hatch Chile Kettle Style Tortilla Chips, crushed
- 1/2 cup guacamole
- 1/2 cup queso
- 1/4 cup pickle dip
- Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

1. Prepare the Batter:
In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 2 eggs, 1/2 cup sparkling water, and 1/2 teaspoon flaky salt. Whisk until smooth and lump-free. Let it rest for 5 minutes.

2. Prepare the Coating and Dips:
Crush 1 cup of Kroger’s Hatch Chile Kettle Style Tortilla Chips into fine crumbs. Set aside. Arrange the guacamole, queso, and pickle dip in small serving bowls.

3. Coat and Deep Fry:
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large heavy saucepan to 350°F.
- Dip each piece of chicken, tofu, deli sandwich, and meat stick slices into the batter, ensuring an even coating.
- Next, coat them with the crushed tortilla chips.
- Carefully lower the coated pieces into the hot oil using a slotted spoon, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding.

4. Fry Until Golden:
Fry each batch for about 5-7 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

5. Serve:
Serve the fried pieces hot, garnished with lime wedges, and accompanied by bowls of guacamole, queso, and pickle dip for dipping.

Total Time

PT30M
30 minutes

Type of Dish

Snack

Keywords

deep-fried bites, chicken snack, tofu snack, spicy dips, kettle chips coating, guacamole dip, queso dip, pickle dip, lime garnish, fiesta bites

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

2,000 calories

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