Chicharrón de harina
Chicharrón de harina is a popular Mexican snack made from puffed wheat flour dough, deep-fried until crispy and often seasoned with chili, lime, and salt. It's a staple in Mexican street food culture, commonly enjoyed as a crunchy topping for snacks like esquites or as a standalone treat.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This snack is high in carbohydrates and fats due to its fried nature, providing quick energy but minimal protein. A typical serving offers around 150-200 calories, with small amounts of iron and B vitamins from the wheat flour.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 160 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbs | 22 g |
| Fat | 7 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 210 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.2 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.1 mg |
| Folate | 35 mcg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg |
| Phosphorus | 45 mg |
| Zinc | 0.5 mg |
| Selenium | 7 mcg |
Per 1 cup (30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Unlike pork-based chicharrones, this flour version is a vegetarian-friendly alternative that's become a beloved part of Mexican snack culture, often sold in colorful bags at markets and street stalls.
