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Crispy Homemade Tortilla Strips

These crispy homemade tortilla strips are perfect for topping soups and salads. They're quick, easy, and oh so tasty too!

Prep Time
8 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
14 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 116 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 6 extra thin yellow corn tortillas
  • avocado oil or peanut oil
  • flaked sea salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. Cut corn tortillas in half horizontally, then cut into thin vertical strips approx. a quarter of an inch wide.
  2. Heat oil in a 10-inch cast iron skillet a small heavy-duty pot.
  3. When oil reaches 340-345℉, gently add ⅓ of the tortilla strips into hot oil and fry until crispy and just slightly darkened in color. This will take approx. 30-60 seconds.
  4. Remove from oil with slotted spoon or stainless steel kitchen tongs and place on a stack of a few paper towels to drain and immediately sprinkle with salt and any desired spices, like Tajin.
  5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for remaining batches. Tortilla strips will reach full crispiness once fully cooled.

Notes

  • The amount of oil used will vary based on the pot/skillet chosen for frying. 
  • Additional flavor options:
  • Nutrition Facts below are estimated for a serving equal to one and a half tortilla's worth of tortilla strips using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!
  • salt, paprika, and garlic powder
  • Tajin chili lime seasoning (extra spicy or regular)
  • salt, garlic powder, chili powder, and cumin

Nutrition Information

Calories 116kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Sodium 308mg (13%) Potassium 73mg (2%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 0.3g (1%) Vitamin A 1IU (0%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 116

% Daily Value*

Calories 116kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 308mg 13%
Potassium 73mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 0.3g 1%
Vitamin A 1IU 0%
Calcium 32mg 3%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.