Baked Tortilla Chips
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Baked Tortilla Chips
Description
This recipe uses corn tortillas as the base, sliced into six triangular wedges. The wedges are placed on a cooling rack over a baking sheet in a single layer, then sprayed or brushed with olive oil and sprinkled with kosher or other coarse salt. After baking for about 6 minutes, the wedges are flipped, oiled, salted again, and baked until light golden and crisp.
The baking process ensures a dry, crunchy chip that maintains the characteristic corn flavor without excess oiliness. Watching the chips during baking is important since tortilla thickness affects cooking time and texture. Optionally, these chips can be made in an air fryer by spraying the wedges with oil and air frying at 350°F for several minutes while turning halfway.
Baked Tortilla Chips serve well as a snack or with dips such as salsa or guacamole. They pair nicely with taco salads, nachos, or Mexican soups. They can be stored in an airtight container for a few days, and if they become soft, reheating in the oven crisps them again.
Ingredients
- 5 corn tortilla you can make more or less
- olive oil
- kosher salt or other course salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cut each tortilla into six triangle-shaped wedges using a pizza cutter or sharp knife.
- Place the tortilla wedges in a single layer onto a cooling rack placed on top of a baking sheet. Spray or brush with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Bake for about 6 minutes, then use tongs to turn wedges over. Spray again with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake an additional 6 or so minutes until a light golden brown. Sprinkle with more salt before serving.
Notes
- Adjust baking times according to tortilla thickness to avoid over or undercooking.
- Apply a light coating of olive oil to prevent greasiness while ensuring crispness.
- Using a pizza cutter or kitchen shears helps cut uniform triangle wedges easily.
- Air fryer method: Spray wedges and cook at 350°F for 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway for even crisping.
- Store baked chips in airtight containers for 2-3 days; re-crisp in the oven if they soften.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 57 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 57kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 48mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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