One day guys. Cinco is tomorrow and you know there will be obscene amounts of loaded guacamole consumed and I think that calls for Homemade Tortilla Chips!
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Why I Love This Recipe
If you've never made Homemade Tortilla Chips, get ready... your life is about to change for the better. They are perfectly salty, crispy, and best when served just slightly warm. I LOVE them and can't get enough. I season mine with a little salt and a little garlic powder to give them extra pizzazz... but you could add some cumin, paprika, cayenne or chili powder if you want to get fancy. OR... add a few sprinkles of my homemade taco seasoning! It'll be like a taco chip... and no one is mad at that!
I'll be serving this up with a batch of my infamous guacamole, the chipotle salsa (roasted arbol tomatillo salsa works equally well) and a big fat skinny girl margarita! Saturday can't come soon enough! This is also so lovely with something more decadent like the Jalapeño Popper Dip.
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Corn Tortillas
- Vegetable Oil
- Lime
- Kosher Salt
- Garlic Powder
*For a full list of ingredients and instructions please see recipe card below.
How to Make Tortilla Chips
Step 1: Cut the tortillas into 6 triangles each.
Step 2: Add the oil to a heavy bottom pan over high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add a few of the tortilla triangles at a time and fry for about 1 minute on each side until they are crisp.
Step 3: Remove from the oil and transfer to a paper towel.
Step 4: Sprinkle with a few drops of the lime juice as they cool and sprinkle with sea salt and garlic powder. Serve immediately.
How to Store Tortilla Chips
You can store these in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days. However, I do think they are the best and crispiest when eaten fresh.
How to Freeze Tortilla Chips
While you cannot freeze these chips, having a stack of tortillas in the freezer comes in very handy. Warm the tortillas to get rid of moisture if you plan to use frozen tortillas for these chips, otherwise the water content will cause splattering in oil.
Tips & Tricks
These are best eaten right away and not saving any. But they're so easy you'll be glad to make them every time you want some!
FAQs
Can I bake these instead?
Yes!! If you are looking to have a non-fried tortilla chip, just brush the triangles with oil on both sides and put them in the oven or an air fryer, at 375F, for 5-7 minutes on each side till they are crisp and golden in color.
What can I make these chips with?
These are perfect for so many occasions. As an appetizer with some guacamole and/or salsa, to make chilaquiles, to use up leftover tortillas, as a crispy tortilla topping on soups and stews... the possibilities are endless!
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Homemade Tortilla Chips
Ingredients
- 5 small corn tortillas
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Cut the tortillas into 6 triangles each.
- Add the oil to a heavy bottom pan over high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add a few of the tortilla triangles at a time and fry for about 1 minute on each side until they are crisp.
- Remove from the oil and transfer to a paper towel.
- Sprinkle with a few drops of the lime juice as they cool and sprinkle with sea salt and garlic powder.
- Serve immediately.
Super easy! Absolutely the best! I will never eat store bought tortilla chips again.
Ever make these with cinnamon seasoning?
no but you could
I NEED TO MAKE THESE!!!!!