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Homemade Tortilla Chips (Totopos)

Freshly made tortilla chips, called totopos in Spanish, are easy to make in less than 15 minutes. They are lighter, crispier, and with a more authentic corn taste than packaged tortilla chips. They are worth the extra effort it takes to prepare this recipe.

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
14 mins
Servings: 8 cups
Calories: 408 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 1 ½ to 2 cups cooking oil
  • salt optional

Instructions

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  1. Preheat ¼" inch of cooking oil in a wide frying pan. You will need 1 ½ cups to 2 cups of oil depending on how wide your pan is.
  2. You will prepare the chips in batches. Place a single layer of tortilla pieces in the hot oil and cook until they are just turning golden brown.
  3. Remove as soon as they turn golden otherwise they will burn which happens very quickly. Continue frying batches until you have cooked all of the tortilla pieces.
  4. Place the tortilla chips in a deep bowl lined with paper towels to remove the excess oil.
  5. Salt if desired.

Notes

  • This recipe will make enough chips to prepare four servings of chilaquiles or serve 4 to 6 people for chips and dip.
  • If your tortillas are really fresh and still moist and pliable, spread them out on the counter for a few hours until they dry out. Remember, stale tortillas make better chips.

Nutrition Information

Serving 30chips Calories 408kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 30g (46%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 408

% Daily Value*

Serving 30chips
Calories 408kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 30g 46%
Sugar 1g 2%

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