Description
Tortilla chips are the ultimate crunchy snack, perfect for dipping into your favorite salsas, guacamole, or cheesy dips. With just a few simple ingredients and an easy preparation method, you can transform ordinary tortillas into golden, crispy chips that will elevate any gathering. Whether it’s game night or a casual movie evening, these homemade tortilla chips are sure to impress your friends and family. Get ready to enjoy every crunchy bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup vegetable oil (canola or peanut)
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp chili powder or garlic powder (optional)
Instructions
- Cut the tortillas into triangles, making 6-8 wedges per tortilla.
- Heat the oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Fry small batches of tortilla triangles for 1-2 minutes each until golden brown and crisp.
- Remove chips with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels; sprinkle with salt immediately.
- Serve warm with your favorite dips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 chips (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, sprinkle chips with lime juice after frying. You can experiment with different seasonings like taco seasoning for variety.