Description
Homemade tortilla chips are the ultimate crunchy snack, perfect for parties or cozy movie nights. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious batch that boasts a satisfying crunch and customizable flavor. Serve them fresh with your favorite dips or enjoy them solo—either way, they’re sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 corn tortillas (about 200g)
- 2 cups vegetable oil (480ml) for frying
- 1 tsp sea salt (5g)
- Optional: 1 tsp chili powder (2g) or garlic powder (2g) for seasoning
Instructions
- Cut each corn tortilla into quarters to form triangles.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully add tortilla triangles to the hot oil in batches; do not overcrowd.
- Fry for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through.
- Remove chips with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- While still hot, sprinkle with sea salt or your desired seasoning.
- Serve with dips like guacamole or salsa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 chips (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg