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.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 cup oil approximately
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
For Fried Tortilla Chips
- Cut tortillas into 6-8 wedges, depending on the size you want.
- 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.
- Add the tortilla pieces to the pan, working in batches, and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, until the chips are golden brown.
- Remove to a paper towel lined baking sheet or a wire rack over a baking sheet.
- Season immediately with salt.
- Continue with remaining tortilla pieces.
For Baked Tortilla Chips
- Preheat oven to 375º F.
- Cut tortillas into 6-8 wedges, depending on the size you want.
- Arrange tortilla pieces onto a lined baking sheet. Brush evenly with a little bit of oil, or spray oil. Season with salt.
- Bake for about 10 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- 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
Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 550mg | Fiber: 3g
