Homemade Tortilla Chip Recipe
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4.2
Homemade Tortilla Chip Recipe
Description
This recipe for Homemade Tortilla Chips uses fresh corn tortillas cut into quarters and fried in vegetable oil heated over high heat. The hot oil crisps the tortillas evenly while preserving their corn flavor. The chips are cooked in small batches to maintain oil temperature and ensure consistent browning. After frying, they rest on paper towels to remove excess oil and are then salted lightly with fine sea salt.
The final chips are crispy with a classic tortilla texture and subtle saltiness. This method produces a fresher chip compared to store-bought options and allows control over oil type and seasoning. Chips made this way have a good crunch making them ideal for snacks or pairing with dips like salsa or hummus.
Homemade tortilla chips can be stored in an airtight container once cooled completely, keeping their crispness for up to a week. Adjusting frying time influences chip crispness, with the first batches taking slightly longer than later ones due to oil temperature stabilization.
Ingredients
- 12 corn tortillas
- 3-4 cups vegetable oil or canola or peanut oil
- salt sea salt
Instructions
- Cut tortillas into quarters.
- Heat oil over high heat in a large frying pan for 3-4 minutes.
- Working in small batches, add corn tortillas to hot oil. Using a metal slotted spoon gently turn around the tortilla chips until they are evenly browned.
- Remove to a paper towel lined baking sheet or plate. The first batch will take the longest- 3-4 minutes, by the time you get to the last it could only take one minute.
- Sprinkle with fine sea salt.
- Allow to cool completely and then store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Serve with your favorite salsa, hummus, dip or eat them plain!
- Tried this recipe out? Come back and leave us a comment!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 310 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 310kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Sodium | 35mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 145mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.2
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