5 from 18 votes
Homemade Tortilla Chips
This Homemade Tortilla Chips recipe allows for baking or frying corn tortillas cut into wedges, resulting in crispy chips perfect for snacking or dipping. Using thin corn tortillas and seasoning with olive oil and salt creates chips with a pleasant texture and light flavor. Baking offers a lighter preparation, while frying yields a traditional crispness and golden color.
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
12
servings
Calories:
134 kcal
Course:
Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 24 corn tortillas see note 1, extra-thin
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- kosher salt
- neutral cooking oil for frying only, see note 2, generic cooking oil
Instructions
To bake the tortilla chips:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with aluminum foil for easy cleanup. Brush tortillas on one side with olive oil and arrange in stacks of 6. Cut each stack into 6 wedges.
- Spread tortilla wedges in a single layer on baking sheets and sprinkle with salt. Bake for 6 minutes, then use tongs to turn the chips over.
- Sprinkle again with salt. Bake an additional 6 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned. Remove from oven and serve.
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To fry the tortilla chips:
- Heat oil to 350 degrees. Drop a few handfuls of chips in at a time and fry until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon or tongs, transfer to paper towels and sprinkle with salt. Repeat with remaining chips.
Notes
- Use extra-thin corn tortillas for a crispier chip texture; Mission brand is a good example.
- Select a neutral, high smoke point oil like canola, corn, or grapeseed for frying.
- Baking yields lighter chips with less oil, while frying produces a traditional crunchy chip.
- Add a spritz of fresh lime and salt for a Chipotle-style chip variation.
- Top and dip with Mediterranean flavors like lemon, paprika, and hummus or Italian-style garlic salt, Parmesan, and marinara.
Nutrition Information
Calories
134kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
23mg
(1%)
Potassium
97mg
(2%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 134
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 134kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 23mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 97mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.