Fried Tortilla Chips
These homemade fried tortilla chips are delightfully crispy, lightly seasoned with salt, and ideal for scooping or dipping into all your favorite sauces. They’ll disappear from the table in no time because they’re just that irresistible! Corn tortillas are fried in a neutral oil until they’re perfectly golden and crunchy, just how you love them.
Next, give my pico de gallo and baked tortilla chips a try.
Reasons to Love This Recipe
After making these tortilla chips at home, you’ll never reach for the pre-packaged ones again. They’re not only tasty but also incredibly simple to prepare. Think of this less as a formal recipe and more as a quick technique you can count on whenever you crave something crunchy to accompany your guacamole, pico de gallo, artichoke dip, salsa, bean dip, or other Mexican dishes. They’re also perfect for nachos!
These homemade fried tortilla chips are fresh, perfectly golden, super crispy, and downright addictive. If you’re looking for a lighter alternative, you can bake them instead; I even have a recipe that uses flour tortillas.
Ingredients You Will Need
Corn tortilla: you can replace this with flour tortillas.
Salt
Cooking oil: I typically use vegetable oil, but corn, canola, peanut, or any oil you prefer works well too.
Lime: This is optional; I seldom use it myself. Some people like to brush the tortilla with lime juice before frying, but I found it made little difference when I tried it.
Steps to Make Fried Tortilla Chips
Slice the tortillas into triangles or strips.
Heat oil in a shallow or frying pan over medium-high heat until it’s hot.
Fry the tortilla pieces in batches (single layer), ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
Continue cooking until they turn golden and crispy, flipping them as necessary.
Use a slotted spoon or tongs to remove them and let them drain on paper towels.
Sprinkle with salt while they’re still warm. Serve and enjoy!
Helpful Tips
- To check if the oil is ready, drop a tortilla triangle into it. If it floats and the oil sizzles and bubbles, you’re good to go!
- Fry in batches for even cooking of the chips.
- Avoid crowding the pan.
- Season while they’re hot to ensure the salt (or any seasoning) sticks properly.
Storage Advice
These chips are best enjoyed fresh on the same day they’re made. In fact, good luck trying to store them, because once you start, it’s hard to stop! If you have leftovers, place them in a ziplock bag, ensuring they’re completely cooled to prevent steaming.
More Mexican-Style Recipes You Should Try Next
Mexican chicken breast
Instant Pot Mexican Rice
Mexican tuna salad
Mexican chicken and rice
Fried Tortilla Chips
These homemade fried tortilla chips are delightfully crispy, lightly seasoned, and perfect for scooping or dipping into all your favorite sauces. You’ll want to keep them stocked, they’re that scrumptious! Corn tortillas are fried in neutral oil until they reach a golden, crispy finish, just the way you like them.
- 10 Corn tortilla Replace with flour tortilla
- Salt
- 1 ½ cups Cooking oil I use vegetable oil, but you can use corn oil, canola oil, peanut oil, or any oil you prefer.
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Cut the tortillas into 8 triangles or thin strips.
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Heat oil in a shallow or frying pan over medium-high heat until hot.
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Fry the tortilla pieces in batches (a single layer), ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
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Cook until golden and crispy, turning as necessary.
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Remove using a slotted spoon or tongs and let them drain on paper towels.
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Season with salt while still warm. Serve and enjoy!
- To see if the oil is hot enough, drop a tortilla triangle in. You’ll know it’s ready if it floats and the oil starts to sizzle.
- Fry in smaller batches to ensure the chips cook evenly.
- Avoid crowding the pan.
- Season while they’re hot for the salt or any seasoning to adhere properly.
Calories: 142kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 29mgPotassium: 121mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1IUCalcium: 53mgIron: 1mg
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