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Crispy Homemade Tortilla Chips
Crispy homemade tortilla chips made with corn tortillas and fried until golden brown. Perfect for taco night, game day, queso dip, nachos, and Tex-Mex dinners.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 340kcal
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Ingredients
Instructions
Prep
- Stack the tortillas on a cutting board.20 Corn Tortillas
- Slice the stack into sixths to create triangle-shaped wedges.
- Line a large platter or baking sheet with several layers of paper towels.
- Pour the oil into a deep, heavy skillet or Dutch oven.Soybean Oil
Cook
- Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F.
- Add tortilla wedges in small batches, keeping them in a single layer without overcrowding the pan.
- Fry the chips for 2 to 3 minutes, turning occasionally with a slotted spoon or spider strainer, until crisp and lightly golden.
- Transfer the fried chips to the prepared paper towel-lined platter.
- Season immediately with popcorn salt while the chips are still hot.Popcorn Salt
- Repeat with the remaining tortilla wedges, allowing the oil temperature to return to 350°F between batches.
Assemble
- Serve the tortilla chips warm with salsa, queso, guacamole, bean dip, or fresh pico de gallo.
Notes
Practical Substitutions
- Canola oil, peanut oil, or vegetable oil may be used in place of soybean oil, however, the chips may not be as crunchy.
- Kosher salt or fine sea salt can replace popcorn salt if needed.
- Flour tortillas may also be fried using the same method, though they will cook faster and produce a different texture.
- Serve alongside Tex-Mex meals, soups, enchiladas, tacos, or grilled meats.
- Use for nachos, chilaquiles, or layered dip platters.
- Cool completely before storing.
- Keep chips in an airtight container or zip-top bag at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Spread chips on a baking sheet and warm in a 350°F oven for 3 to 5 minutes until crisp.
- Watch closely to prevent over-browning.
- Fried tortilla chips are not ideal for freezing, as moisture can affect their texture after thawing. For best results, make fresh batches as needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 70mg | Potassium: 290mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 2mg
*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.