Fill a small to medium pot with two inches of oil on high heat.

Peel carrots. Then, with a potato peeler, slice carrots lengthwise into long thin strips.

When oil is very hot, place carrots in the pot and fry for one minute until crispy and curled. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Shake all dressing ingredients in a jar or cruet until smooth. Toss with lettuce, tomatoes, pepper, dried cranberries, and red onion.

Gently toss in alfalfa sprouts and taco chips until evenly combined.

Top with carrot chips and serve.