Fried Tortilla Chips
These homemade fried tortilla crisps are crunchy, subtly seasoned, and an ideal crispy scoop or dip for all your tasty condiments. Observe them disappear from the table, they are that delightful! Corn tortillas are fried in neutral cooking oil until they are golden and crispy, just how you desire them.
Next, give my pico De gallo and baked tortilla crisps a try.
Reasons to adore this recipe
Once you prepare these tortilla crisps at home, you’ll never opt for store-bought again. Not only is it scrumptious, but it’s also incredibly simple to whip up. This is more of a “method” than a “recipe” that you can depend on whenever you need something crunchy and crispy for your guacamole, pico de gallo, artichoke dip, salsa, bean dip, and numerous other Mexican delicacies. You can also use them for nachos.
Homemade fried tortilla crisps are fresh, golden, crispy, and irresistibly moreish. If you’re seeking a lighter alternative, you can bake them instead. I have a recipe that uses a flour tortilla.
What you will definitely need
Corn tortilla: replace with flour tortilla
Salt
Cooking oil: I utilized vegetable oil, but feel free to use corn oil, canola, peanut, or any other oil you favor.
Lime: This is optional and I seldom use it. Some individuals enjoy rubbing the tortilla with lime juice before frying, but I found it made scarcely any difference when I tested it.
How to prepare fried tortilla crisps
Slice the tortillas into triangles or strips.
Heat oil in a shallow or frying pan over medium-high heat until hot.
Fry the tortilla segments in batches (a single layer), ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
Cook until they turn golden and crispy, flipping as needed.
Scoop out with a slotted spoon or tongs and drain on paper towels.
Sprinkle with salt while still warm. Serve and relish.
Advice
- To check the oil, drop a tortilla triangle into the heated oil. You will know it’s ready when it rises to the surface and the oil bubbles and sizzles.
- Fry in batches to ensure even cooking of the chips.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Season while hot so that the salt or any other spices adhere properly.
How to preserve
These are best enjoyed fresh on the day they are prepared. In fact, I challenge you to store them, because once you have one, it’s challenging to resist. Nevertheless, you can keep any leftovers in a zip lock bag, but be sure they are completely cooled to prevent steaming.
More Mexican-themed recipes to try next
Mexican chicken breast
Instant Pot Mexican Rice
Mexican tuna salad
Mexican chicken and rice
Fried Tortilla Crisps
These homemade fried tortilla crisps are crunchy, subtly seasoned, and an ideal crispy scoop or dip for all your tasty condiments. Observe them disappear from the table, they are that delightful! Corn tortillas are fried in neutral cooking oil until they are golden and crispy, just how you desire them.
- 10 Corn tortillas Replace with a flour tortilla
- Salt
- 1 ½ cups Cooking oil I prefer vegetable oil, but you’re welcome to use corn oil, canola oil, peanut oil, or any other oil of your choice.
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Slice the tortillas into 8 wedges or thin strips.
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Warm the oil in a skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat until it becomes hot.
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Fry the tortilla segments in batches (a single layer), ensuring not to overcrowd the skillet.
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Cook until they turn golden and crispy, flipping as necessary.
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Extract them using a slotted spoon or tongs and let drain on paper towels.
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Season with salt while they are still warm. Serve and savor.
- To check the oil’s readiness, drop one tortilla wedge into the hot oil. It will be ready when it rises to the surface and the oil sizzles and bubbles.
- Fry in batches to ensure even cooking of the chips.
- Avoid crowding the skillet.
- Season while hot, allowing the salt or any other seasonings to adhere effectively.
Calories: 142kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 29mgPotassium: 121mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1IUCalcium: 53mgIron: 1mg
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