5 from 3 votes
Corn Tortilla Chips Recipe
Crunchy, salty tortilla chips are a snap to make using my 3-ingredient recipe. Baked, fried, or air-fried!
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
6 mins
Total Time
8 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
342 kcal
Course:
Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 10 corn tortillas stale or dried work best
- 3/4 cup neutral-flavored oil canola, vegetable, peanut, or grapeseed oil
- kosher salt to taste
Instructions
Baked Corn Tortilla Chips
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Cut the tortillas into triangles.
- Place the tortilla wedges in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Lightly brush or spray the tortillas with oil.
- Sprinkle the wedges with salt.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges start to brown.
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Fried Corn Tortilla Chips
- Cut the tortillas into triangles.
- Line a tray with a paper towel, and set aside.
- Add the oil to a cast iron pan until it’s about 1/2 inch deep. Heat on medium-high until the oil reaches 350°F.
- Add a single layer of tortilla triangles to the hot oil.
- Cook until the chips are crispy and golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
- Using tongs or a slotted spoon transfer them to drain on paper towel lined tray and sprinkle lightly with salt. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
Notes
- Storage
- Storage
- Let the chips cool completely to room temperature before placing them in storage. This will prevent condensation from building up and making them stale.
- Homemade corn tortilla chips will keep well in an airtight container or ziplock bag for up to 5 days.
- Air fryer tortilla chips: Air fry lightly oiled tortilla triangles at 350°F in a single layer until golden brown and crispy, 5 to 7 minutes. Check on them as they cook to ensure they do not over cook.
- Let the chips cool completely to room temperature before placing them in storage. This will prevent condensation from building up and making them stale.
- Homemade corn tortilla chips will keep well in an airtight container or ziplock bag for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
342kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
(47%)
Monounsaturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Sodium
20mg
(1%)
Potassium
81mg
(2%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
0.4g
(1%)
Vitamin A
1IU
(0%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 342
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 342kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 81mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.