Homemade Tortilla Chips

Skip the store bought bag of chips and make these Homemade Tortilla Chips (either baked or fried) at home in no time! Super easy and a fun recipe you can make to go with just about any dip.

 

Crispy, crunchy, and oh-so-satisfying – homemade tortilla chips are the ultimate snack food. Made with just a few simple ingredients, including corn tortillas, oil, and salt, these chips are a delicious and easy-to-make alternative to store-bought versions. I could pretty much live on Chips & Salsa, and these Homemade Tortilla Chips are the perfect addition to my snacking game.

This recipe includes instructions for how to make them in the oven or frying them, so they are perfect for dipping into guacamole, your favorite restaurant style salsa, or any other dip you want.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Easy – you can make these in the oven or fry in oil so they are as little or as much work as you want! But they are ready in less than 30 minutes and only 3 ingredients, so it doesn’t get much easier.
• Fun – Homemade version of store bought foods are just fun! Mix up the seasonings and use more that just salt, flavor them with chili powder and garlic salt for a fun twist.
• Control – when you make homemade recipes you get to 100% control the ingredients. You can control the salt, oil, etc and make them exactly how you like. You can make your own Corn Tortillas as well, and have no added preservatives or ingredients you don’t want in your food.

What You’ll Need

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• Corn Tortillas
• Oil – you can use any oil you like, I like a neutral oil like avocado oil or vegetable oil, so you can really just taste the tortilla
• Salt

How To Make Homemade Tortilla Chips

• Slice Tortillas. Cut your tortillas into wedges. How big you want is entirely up to you. I did 8 wedges for smaller chips, but you can do 4, 6, 8 etc.
• Heat Oil. Preheat oil in a large skillet. If you are frying your chips, fill a large skillet or stock pot with enough oil to coat the pan and for the tortillas to float. Heat to about 350º F.
• Cook. After the oil is hot, add your tortilla pieces to the pan, being careful not to over fill the pan. Let them cook for about 5 minutes per side, until they are a light golden brown.
• Remove. After the chips are cooked, remove to a paper towel lined tray or a wire rack over a baking tray to cool. Immediately sprinkle with salt.

How To Bake Homemade Tortilla Chips

• Just as with the fried tortilla chips, you will slice into your desired sizes.
• Arrange the tortilla pieces on a lined baking sheet and brush each or spray with just a little bit of oil. Season with salt.
• Bake for about 10 minutes per side until golden brown.
• Remove and transfer to a paper towel lined baking sheet to cool.

Recipe Tips & Tricks

• How long the chips take to cook will depend on how thick your tortillas are. You really want to go based on color, not time. Thicker tortillas will definitely take longer, and you want to give them that time or you will have a chewy instead of crunchy chip.
• Drain the chips. If you are frying, and even baking you want to have the chips cool on either a paper towel lined baking sheet or a wire rack that is placed over a baking tray. You want any grease that is on the chips to drain away, so you get perfectly crispy chips.
• Season right away. As soon as you take your chips out of the hot oil, you want to add your seasonings, so that they stick. This is also why you season as soon as you brush with oil before baking in the oven.
• Cook in batches. Whether you are frying or baking your chips, you will want to cook in batches. If you over crowd your oil, the temperature drops, and the chips will absorb the oil and be greasy.

Can I Make Tortilla Chips In The Air Fryer

Yes you can! I find they don’t cook quite as evenly, because they tend to fly around in the air fryer some. But they definitely get crispy and work. Spray or brush tortilla pieces with oil and season with salt. Place in air fryer at 360º F. Cook for 2-3 minutes, flip and cook for about 2 more minutes. Check for doneness and cook longer if they aren’t quite golden brown yet.

What To Serve With Homemade Tortilla Chips

Tortilla chips go with literally anything in my mind, but here are a few great uses for them if you want more than just plain chips!

• Barbecue Chicken Nachos
• Fire Roasted Salsa
• Mini Tostadas
• Roasted Chile Corn Salsa

How To Store Tortilla Chips

Just like the store bought ones, you will want to place in an airtight container or bag. They will last in the pantry for up to 3 days.

More Fun Appetizer Recipes To Try

• Bruschetta
• Copycat Crazy Bread
• BLT Dip
• Bacon Wrapped Smokies
• Boneless Chicken Wings
• Smoked Queso

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Yield: 4

Homemade Tortilla Chips

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Skip the store bought bag of chips and make these Homemade Tortilla Chips (either baked or fried) at home in no time! Super easy and a fun recipe you can make to go with just about any dip.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 8 corn tortillas
• 1 cup oil (approximately)
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

For Fried Tortilla Chips

1. Cut tortillas into 6-8 wedges, depending on the size you want.
2. Fill a large skillet with about 1/2 inch of oil, enough to coat the bottom and the tortilla pieces to be able to float.
3. Add the tortilla pieces to the pan, working in batches, and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, until the chips are golden brown.
4. Remove to a paper towel lined baking sheet or a wire rack over a baking sheet.
5. Season immediately with salt.
6. Continue with remaining tortilla pieces.

For Baked Tortilla Chips

1. Preheat oven to 375º F.
2. Cut tortillas into 6-8 wedges, depending on the size you want.
3. Arrange tortilla pieces onto a lined baking sheet. Brush evenly with a little bit of oil, or spray oil. Season with salt.
4. Bake for about 10 minutes per side, until golden brown.
5. Remove to a lined baking sheet or wire rack over a baking sheet to cool.

Notes

How long you cook your chips depends on how thick your tortillas are. If you have thin corn tortillas, they will cook faster.

Nutrition Information

Yield

4

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 228Total Fat 15gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 13gCholesterol 0mgSodium 550mgCarbohydrates 21gFiber 3gSugar 0gProtein 3g

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on dinnersdishesanddesserts.com should only be used as a general guideline.

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