Bacon Taquitos

10 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds thick sliced smoked bacon
  • 1 white onion, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
  • salt
  • vegetable oil, for deep-frying
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • thinly sliced radishes and shaved lettuce for garnish
  • Roasted tomato remoulade (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    In large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp; remove to paper towels to drain.
  2. 2
    Reserve the fat in the pan.
  3. 3
    Cut the bacon crosswise into 1-inch strips and put in a bowl.
  4. 4
    In the same skillet, saute the onions until golden brown.
  5. 5
    Using a slotted spoon, transfer the onions to the bowl with the bacon, add the honey and ancho and chipotle powders, and season to taste with salt.
  6. 6
    Fill a deep fat fryer with oil or add enough oil to a deep skillet to measure about 1 inch deep and heat to 375 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer.
  7. 7
    Roll about 2 tablespoons of the filling mixture in each corn tortilla, secure with 2 toothpicks, and deep fry until golden brown and crispy.
  8. 8
    Remove, drain on paper towel, discard the toothpicks, and serve immediately with radishes and shaved lettuce.

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