The Ultimate Guide to Perfect Homemade Tortilla Chips
Crispy, golden homemade tortilla chips made with corn tortillas, neutral oil, and salt. Achieve restaurant-quality quality with precise frying or baking methods for a superior snacktexture and freshness.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 20
- Yield: 4 servings (about 25-30 chips)
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Corn tortillas
Neutral high-heat oil
Sea salt
Instructions
Stack corn tortillas on a cutting board
Slice the stack in half with a sharp knife
Cut each half into three wedges to form triangles
Separate tortilla triangles and set aside
Pour oil into a wide pan (½-inch depth) and heat to 350°F
Fry tortilla triangles in a single layer for 2 minutes until golden (rotate once)
Remove chips with a slotted spoon and drain on a wire rack or paper towels
Season with sea salt immediately while still warm
Notes
Stale tortillas work best
Monitor oil temperature to avoid burning
Freshly fried chips stay crisp longest
For baking: Preheat oven to 400°F, lay tortillas on a parchment-lined tray, bake 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chip
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 1500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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