Quesadillas Fritas

"Quesadillas fritas are crispy, golden masa dough pockets stuffed with melty cheese and fried until golden brown. A simple from-scratch recipe ready in just 40 minutes. Quesadillas fritas are crispy, golden masa pockets filled with melty cheese and fried in hot oil until the outside is deep brown and the inside is gooey and stretchy. The dough is made from scratch with just masa harina, warm water, and salt, and the whole thing is on the table in about 40 minutes. Great for a weeknight dinner, a snack, or a Mexican-themed game night when you want something that feels a little special without a lot of fuss."

Preparation Time20 min

Cooking Time20 min