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Homemade Tortilla Chips

Crisp and salty homemade tortilla chips perfect for loading up with your favorite salsa or guacamole.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican , Tex-Mex

Ingredients

  • 6 corn tortillas store bought or homemade
  • ⅓ cup neutral oil (avocado oil is my preference)
  • salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. Prepare a large baking sheet with a wire rack on top and set aside. 
  2. Slice the tortillas into 6 equal sized triangles.
  3. Pour 1/4 inch of oil in a large frying pan. Heat over medium high heat until the oil reaches a temperature of 350 degrees F. 
  4. Working in batches add the sliced corn tortillas into the hot oil and allow to cook for 30-45 seconds then carefully turn the chips using tongs. Chips should have a nice golden crispy texture. 
  5. Continue cooking until both sides are golden and crispy, then remove from the oil and place on the wire cooling rack, then sprinkle with salt while still warm to ensure the salt sticks to the chips. 
  6. Continue this process until all tortillas are cooked. Leave a bit of time between each batch to allow the oil to come back up to temperature.
  7. Serve with your favorite salsa, dip, or guacamole.

Notes

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  • Nutritional Info: only including the corn tortillas, adjust as needed with the oil that you are using. 
  • Corn tortillas: thicker tortillas may take longer to cook. Thinner tortillas may cook faster. The thinner tortillas will result in thinner chips. 
  • Oil Temperature: maintain the oil temperature to ensure crispy chips. Allow time for the oil temperature to rise back to 350 degrees F in between batches. 
  • Oil: use a neutral tasting, high smoke point oil. Options include: avocado, vegetable, grapeseed, and peanut. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 57kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 12mg (1%) Potassium 48mg (1%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1IU (0%) Calcium 21mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Calories 57kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 12mg 1%
Potassium 48mg 1%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 1IU 0%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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