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Homemade Tortilla Chips

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Homemade Tortilla Chips | Jennifer CooksEarlier this summer, I spent a week with my sister and her family in Colorado.  While I was there, I whipped up some great Tex Mex classics like, Beef Enchiladas and these Homemade Tortilla Chips.  My nephew, Jackson, loves Tex Mex like I do, so I thought it would be fun to teach him how to make chips that are way better than store bought.  I was about his age when my mom taught me how to fry chips, and I promise, nothing beats the crunch and flavor of homemade tortilla chips!

Homemade Tortilla Chips | Jennifer Cooks

There's not much to making chips other than cutting up regular corn tortillas and frying them in hot oil.  I used white corn tortillas here, but yellow are just as good.  Make sure to use an oil that can withstand high heat frying, like soybean or peanut oil. I prefer soybean oil because it makes the crunchiest chips you've ever had – so good! You can also use vegetable oil, canola oil or melted shortening.

Homemade Tortilla Chips | Jennifer CooksYou can use a deep fryer if you have one, or a heavy-bottomed skillet, like cast iron will work too.  Use about 4 cups of oil and heat it to about 350 degrees for deep frying.  Drop in enough cut tortillas to fill the pan in one single layer.  Fry, flipping the chips occasionally until they are light golden brown. You'll notice that the sizzling of the oil calms down and the chips begin to float when they're about done.

Homemade Tortilla Chips | Jennifer CooksRemove chips onto a paper towel-lined dish and immediately salt the hot chips after removing from the oil.  I like using plain popcorn salt because it is ultra fine and immediately sticks to the chips. But be careful, a little goes a long way!

Enjoy these delicious chips with some of these great recipes! Beef Enchiladas, Spicy Sausage Queso, Taqueria Style Salsa, 7-Layer Dip, Mexican Seafood Cocktail, or Cowboy Caviar!

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Homemade Tortilla Chips | Jennifer Cooks

Homemade Tortilla Chips

5 from 2 votes
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Servings: 4 to 6 servings
Author: Jennifer Locklin

Ingredients

  • 4 cups oil soybean oil
  • 20 corn tortillas
  • superfine plain popcorn salt
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Instructions

  • Stack tortillas and cut into 6 triangles.
  • In a large heavy skillet, heat 4 cups of oil over medium high heat to about 350 degrees.
  • Line a large dish, plate or platter with several layers of clean paper towels.
  • Carefully place tortilla triangles, one-at-a-time, into the hot oil. Only put enough for a single layer, about 12 triangles.
  • Fry for about 2 to 3 minutes, turning chips with a slotted spoon about halfway through.
  • Using a slotted spoon, remove chips to a paper towel-lined dish and immediately sprinkle with salt.
  • Continue cooking chips in batches until all chips are fried. Serve warm.

Notes

You may want to make more than you think...they'll go fast! Leftover chips can be stored in an airtight container or zip top bag for up to a week. You may reheat chips in a 350 degree oven for several minutes to warm and crisp if they have gone a little stale. Watch carefully so they don't over-brown in the oven.

*Nutrition information is automatically calculated based on ingredient data and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient options are provided, the first listed is used for calculation. Optional ingredients and garnishes are not included in the nutrition analysis.

Filed Under: Appetizers, Side Dish Tagged With: Deep Fried, Gluten-Free, How To, Mexican, Mexican and Tex Mex, Quick and Easy, Snack, Tex-Mex, TexMex, Tortilla, Vegan, Vegetarian

About Jennifer

I’m Jennifer Locklin, author and owner of Jennifer Cooks. I am a trained chef and passionate about good food, cooking for family and friends, and creating recipes that form lasting memories from one generation to the next. I hope you find inspiration for cooking and creating here!

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  1. Matt says

    August 10, 2016 at 2:20 pm

    I’ve always wanted to make homemade tortilla chips, thanks for sharing!

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  2. Neta says

    August 10, 2016 at 3:24 pm

    5 stars
    Lovely!

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  3. Mike Marko says

    May 10, 2018 at 2:43 am

    5 stars
    WHAT A LOVELY RECIPE. It’s A Five Star For Me.

    Reply

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  1. Spicy Sausage Queso | Jennifer Cooks says:
    April 10, 2018 at 2:36 pm

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  2. Spicy Sausage Queso | Jennifer Cooks says:
    September 29, 2019 at 6:45 pm

    […] have to worry about having enough to go around.   Try my Spicy Sausage Queso with my Homemade Tortilla Chips! You’ll be glad you did!   […]

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