Abstract: There is disclosed a chalupa frying utensil usable in conjunction with either deep fat fryers, deep sauce pans, or relatively flat skillets. The utensil comprises a multiplicity of thin perforate sheet metal plates connected together for opening and closing movement upon manipulation of a pair of handle sections connected to the outermost plates. Means are provided to secure the handle sections together. The perforate plates are selected to prevent sticking of the chalupas to the plates.