deep fried chili balls

just in time for super bowl sunday. i think these little deep fried balls of spicy goodness would be the perfect snack to scream at the television to. happy tasting!

courtesy of: josh ozersky
makes: 30

- one 15 oz can beef only chili
- 8 oz lean ground beef
- 3 c finely crushed tortilla chips
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
- vegetable oil for frying

1. in a large bowl, stir together the chili, ground beef, 1 cup tortilla chips, the chili powder and salt. line a baking sheet with parchment paper. roll the meat mixture into thirty 1" balls; place on the prepared pan and refrigerate.

2. fill a large pot with enough oil to reach a depth of 2" and heat until it registers 375 on a deep-fry thermometer. place the remaining 2 c tortilla chips in a shallow dish. coat the chili balls with the crushed chips. working in batches of 5 -7, fry the chili balls until deep golden, about 2 min; drain on paper towels. serve hot. use sour cream as a dipping sauce (optional).

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