How to Make Homemade Tortilla Chips

How to Make Homemade Tortilla Chips

7 servings
We know that the best tortilla chips are made at home, so our step-by-step recipe walks you through how to bake, fry, microwave, or air fry the best tortilla chips you'll ever eat. Serve with your favorite salsa and guacamole.

Ingredients

  • About 3/4 to 1 cup regular olive oil

    peanut oil, canola oil, or vegetable oil, more or less depending on how many chips you are making

  • Corn tortillas

    each tortilla will make 6 chips

  • Kosher salt
    to taste, or other coarse salt

Directions

  1. 1

    Dry the tortillas: The tortilla chips will fry better if they are a bit dried out first. Either leave the whole tortillas out overnight, exposed to air so they are stale the next day, or dry them out a bit in the oven or microwave. To dry them in the oven: lay them out in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 5 minutes or 200°F for 10 minutes. Or lay them out in a single layer (working in batches) on a paper towel in a microwave oven and microwave them for 20 to 60 seconds, depending on how strong your microwave is and how many tortillas you are drying. You don't want them crisp at this point, just as dry as they would be if you left them out overnight.

  2. 2

    Preheat the oven and cut the tortillas: Preheat the oven to 350°F. While the oven preheats, cut the tortillas into wedges

  3. 3

    Cut the tortillas into wedges:

How to Make Homemade Tortilla Chips

How to Make Homemade Tortilla Chips

4.8(24)25 min7 servings

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About this Recipe

Tired of store-bought tortilla chips that just don't hit the spot? Imagine crispy, perfectly salted chips, warm from your own kitchen—they're incredibly easy to make and far superior to anything from a bag. This recipe empowers you to create authentic, restaurant-quality tortilla chips right at home.

This recipe works by giving you the freedom to choose your preferred cooking method, whether you're baking, frying, microwaving, or air frying. Starting with fresh corn tortillas and simple seasonings ensures you achieve that ideal crunch and savory flavor every time, making for a truly customized snack that you control.

You're in for a treat with homemade tortilla chips that boast an unparalleled crunch and fresh corn flavor. Each chip offers a satisfying texture, ready to scoop up your favorite vibrant salsa or creamy guacamole. Expect a delightful snack that feels gourmet, yet is surprisingly simple and quick to achieve, delivering that irresistible, fresh-from-the-kitchen taste.

Customize your chips by choosing your preferred oil—regular olive oil, peanut oil, canola oil, or vegetable oil all work beautifully for frying or air frying. Adjust the kosher salt (or other coarse salt) to your liking for that perfect savory crunch. For a different texture, experiment with a lighter hand on the oil for baking, or a quicker cook in the microwave.

These fresh, warm homemade tortilla chips are the quintessential companion for vibrant salsa and creamy guacamole. They're perfect for game day, movie night, or simply elevating any snack time.

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