Duros (food) facts for kids

Duros often have chili and lemon flavor.

Round flour duros puff up when fried.

Duros de harina are a super popular Mexican snack food! You might also hear them called duritos, durros, Mexican wagon wheels, or pin wheels. They are made from puffed wheat and often taste like chili and lemon.

When you cook duros, they become light and airy. They are a bit like chicharrones, another snack. But duros are mostly made of wheat flour. They also have corn starch, salt, and baking soda. These ingredients help them puff up nicely when cooked.

You can often find duros sold by street vendors in Mexico. You can also buy them uncooked in many Mexican grocery stores. They come in different shapes, like small squares or round wagon wheels. You might even see them as strips!

How to Prepare Duros

Duros are usually cooked by deep frying them in oil. This makes them puff up and become crispy. You can also cook them in a microwave, but frying gives the best results.

Street vendors often serve duros in a plastic bag. They add yummy toppings like salsa, chili, and lime juice. Sometimes they even spray hot sauce and chili powder inside the bag! It makes for a tasty and fun snack.