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Tortilla chips are easy to buy, but making them from scratch at home can save you time and money…and they taste better! These homemade tortilla chips will have your mouth watering. Some of the best components of Mexican food are the simple ones. Homemade tortilla chips can transform a basic cheese dip into a fiesta in your mouth. In this recipe, you’re going to learn how to make “homemade tortilla chips.”
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The Best Tortillas to Use
Tortillas are the foundation of all things Mexican, so you want to pick the best tortilla for your chips. There are two kinds: corn and flour. Corn is better because it’s thicker and sturdier than flour. You could use flour if you want, but they don’t hold up as well–they’ll get soggy faster in this recipe because they’re so thin and soft.
Ingredients
The ingredients are simple, you only need the following:
- Corn tortillas
- 1/4 cup of Vegetable oil
- Sea salt (I used Himalayan salt)
Directions for homemade tortilla chips
- Preheat your oven, air fryer, or oil according to your choice of cooking method (Read below).
- Apply vegetable oil to both sides of the tortilla with a pastry brush. (Skip this step if you’re frying your chips).
- Stack the tortillas and slice them into 8 wedges.
- Depending on your cooking method. Place each slice onto a baking sheet, crisp basket, or hot oil.
- Season the sliced tortillas with sea salt (a little goes a long way).
- Bake or fry chips according to the cooking method of your choice.
- Once done, place chips on a baking sheet lined with paper towels and allow to cool for 3 – 5 minutes.
Different cooking methods
There are many ways to cook tortilla chips. You can bake them in the oven, fry them on the stovetop and even use an air fryer if you have one handy.
- Oven Baked: Preheat your oven to 350° degrees Fahrenheit and place your tortillas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil. Bake until they’re crispy (about 8-10 minutes). Remove from heat once they’re done and let cool completely before serving.
- Frying: Heat 1 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking (325-350° F). Fry a few sliced tortillas at a time.
- Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375° degrees Fahrenheit. Place slices of corn tortillas in air crisp basket and bake for about 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
The best dips to serve with homemade tortilla chips
- Guacamole: If you’ve ever been to a party where they were serving chips, then you know what guacamole is. It’s just mashed-up avocados with onions and cilantro mixed in. It’s delicious on its own or served as an accompaniment to any kind of chips–especially homemade tortilla chips!
- Salsa: Salsa is another classic dip that goes well with tortilla chips. It can be spicy or mild depending on your tastes, but it always has tomato, onion, and cilantro (plus whatever else you want to throw in there). You can buy premade salsas at the store or make them yourself at home for an authentic experience.
- Cheesy Dip: If there’s one thing Americans love more than salsa (and guacamole), it’s cheese sauce. You can even use this as an opportunity to get creative with some different kinds of cheeses–maybe try mixing some mozzarella into cheddar? Or add parmesan if you want something extra savory! The possibilities are endless!
- Hummus: Hummus is another delicious option that’s easy to make at home. It’s a healthy alternative that tastes great with everything from crackers to pita bread–and even homemade tortilla chips!
Homemade Tortilla Chips
Ingredients
- 1 Pack Corn tortillas
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven, air fryer, or oil according to your choice of cooking method (See Note).
- Stack the tortillas and slice them into 8 wedges.
- Season the sliced tortillas with sea salt (a little goes a long way).
- Bake or fry chips according to the cooking method of your choice
- Place chips on a baking sheet lined with paper towels and allow to cool for 3 – 5 minutes.
Notes
- Choose from 3 different ways to cook your homemade tortilla chips (Cooking methods listed above).
- If you’re frying your tortilla chips in oil, Do Not brush your tortilla slices with vegetable oil before cooking them.
Conclusion
I hope you enjoyed learning how to make “Homemade Tortilla Chips.” They’re pretty easy to make and doesn’t require much ingredients or preparations. And there’s no limitation to the amount of flavor you can add to these. Give this recipe a try and see how you like them.
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