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Air Fryer Chicharrones (Mexican Wheat Wagon Wheels)

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Air Fryer Chicharrones (Mexican Wheat Wagon Wheels)

Air Fryer Chicharrones (Mexican Wheat Wagon Wheels) — Crunchy, salty, and delicious, chicharrones make a great appetizer or snack. And now, thanks to your air fryer, you can easily make them at home! These Mexican-inspired wheat wagon wheels are made with simple ingredients and taste fantastic when dipped in your favorite salsa or guacamole. So get ready to enjoy some of the best chicharrones you’ve ever had!

AIR FRYER CHICHARRONES (MEXICAN WHEAT WAGON WHEELS)

Are you looking for a new and delicious way to enjoy your air fryer? Then look no further than these Air Fryer Chicharrones. They are the perfect appetizer or snack, and they are sure to please everyone. So what are you waiting for? Give them a try today!

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What Are Chicharrones?

Chicharrones (also known as Duros de harina) are a popular Mexican dish that many cooks are unfamiliar with. If you love pasta chips, you will love these. They are typically shaped as pasta wheels, but they can come in any shape!

Duros de harina (also known as pasta para duros, duritos, durros, pasta para durito, chicharrones, churritos, Mexican wagon wheels, or pinwheels) are popular Mexican Street food., today you can have a batch in less than 10 minutes!

Chicharrones are a great appetizer or snack, and they’re also delicious in soups and salads. If you’ve never tried chicharrones before, now is the time to give them a try!

While they are usually deep-fried, I air-fried a batch today, and the results were excellent!

Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Chicharrones (Mexican Wheat Wagon Wheels)

Air Fryer Chicharrones (Mexican Wheat Wagon Wheels)
  • Dried Chicharrones de harina
  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • Ground Cumin
  • Garlic Powder
  • Dried Parsley
  • Lime Juice

How To Make Air Fryer Chicharrones (Mexican Wheat Wagon Wheels)

How to make air fryer Chicharrones?

Add the dried wagon wheels, olive oil, salt, black pepper, ground cumin, and lime juice in a large bowl. Mix well, coating all of the pasta wheels.

Air Fryer Chicharrones (Mexican Wheat Wagon Wheels)

Toss into the air fryer basket, single layer. Set the temperature to 350 degrees F, air fryer setting, and cook for 5 minutes. Shake the basket frequently, so all of the pasta will cook up evenly.

Air Fryer Chicharrones (Mexican Wheat Wagon Wheels)

Pro Tips For Air Frying Chicharrones

Preheating: Do not preheat for this recipe. You want them to crisp up perfectly, and preheating is not required.

Crowding: This is a straightforward recipe. The key is to make them in a single layer to get the same heat. I added the entire bag in the first batch I made, and I was left with some not cooked and some burnt. So, for best results, do several batches where you have them on one layer.

Shaking: For best results, shake your basket several times during the cooking process.

Oil: You can use any high heat oil, I used olive oil, but some other great options are avocado oil, grapeseed oil, and even coconut oil. I would not recommend using vegetable oil because of the low smoke point, and your kitchen will become very smoky.

How To Store:

Let the chicharrones cool to room temperature, and then place them into an airtight container or a Ziploc bag. They will last for about 2 to 3 days before softening.

Flavor Variations:

These literally can be flavored with almost anything. Some great combinations are:

  • Chili Seasoning
  • Ranch Dry Seasoning Mix
  • Everything Sesaoning
  • Lemon and Garlic Seasoning

Dipping Sauces:

These are authentic Mexican delights that you can serve with either Homemade Salsa or Homemade Guacamole. Both pair well.

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Air Fryer Chicharrones (Mexican Wheat Wagon Wheels)
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
 

Air Fryer Chicharrones (Mexican Wheat Wagon Wheels) — Crunchy, salty, and delicious, chicharrones make a great appetizer or snack. And now, thanks to your air fryer, you can easily make them at home! These Mexican-inspired wheat wagon wheels are made with simple ingredients and taste fantastic when dipped in your favorite salsa or guacamole. So get ready to enjoy some of the best chicharrones you've ever had!

Course: Appetizers, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: Air Fryer Appetizers, Air Fryer Chicharrones, Air Fryer Easy Appetizer Recipe
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 183 kcal
Author: ForkToSpoon.com
Ingredients
  • 8 ounces Dried Chicharrones de harina
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin adjust to taste
  • 1 teapoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley 1
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
Instructions
  1. Add the dried wagon wheels, olive oil, salt, black pepper, ground cumin, garlic powder, parsley, and lime juice in a large bowl. Mix well, coating all of the pasta wheels.

  2. Toss into the air fryer basket, single layer. Set the temperature to 350 degrees F, air fryer setting, and cook for 5 minutes. Shake the basket frequently, so all of the pasta will cook up evenly.

  3. Plate, serve, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Chicharrones (Mexican Wheat Wagon Wheels)
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 183 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Sodium 390mg17%
Potassium 92mg3%
Carbohydrates 29g10%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 3IU0%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 11mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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