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Homemade Tortilla Chips
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Homemade Tortilla Chips

Homemade tortilla chips are a delicious and easy-to-make snack that can be enjoyed on their own or as a tasty accompaniment to dips and salsas.
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword chips, tortillas
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 57kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 corn tortillas
  • salt to taste

Vegetable oil for deep frying

    Instructions

    • Use a sharp knife to cut each tortilla into 8 wedges.
    • Heat a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat and add the oil to 2 inches in depth. Heat the oil to 350F.
    • Fry the tortilla wedges in small batches until lightly browned, flipping once during the frying.
    • Remove and drain on paper towels, then sprinkle with salt.
    • Repeat the process until all of the chips are fried.
    • Cool the chips slightly before serving.

    Notes

    • For a little color and more flavor, try lightly sprinkling the chips with smoked paprika.
    • The chips keep well in zip-lock bags at room temperature for up to three days.
    • Instead of deep frying, the tortillas can be brushed with the oil and baked at 350F until light golden brown, flipping once while baking.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 57kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.2g | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.3mg | Net Carbohydrates: 10g