Homemade Tortilla Chips

Homemade Tortilla Chips

Crispy, golden tortilla chips that are perfectly salted and ready for dipping.

⏱ 20 min total🔪 5 min prep🔥 10 min cookEasyServes 4Mexican

Ingredients

  • •8 corn tortillas
  • •2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • •1 teaspoon salt
  • •1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • •1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • •1/4 teaspoon cumin

Directions

  1. 1Stack tortillas and cut into 6 triangles each with a sharp knife.
  2. 2Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
  3. 3Working in batches, fry tortilla triangles for 1-2 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
  4. 4Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and immediately sprinkle with salt, garlic powder, chili powder, and cumin while still warm.
  5. 5Let cool for 5 minutes before serving with salsa or guacamole.

💡 Homemade tortilla chips fry more evenly when tortillas are slightly stale or air-dried; fresh moist tortillas bubble and brown unevenly.

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