Tortilla Chips

  • 10m Prep Time
  • 15m Cook Time
  • 25m Ready In

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  • Cuisine : Mexican
  • Course : Snack

Homemade tortilla chips made from corn tortillas, either fried or baked until crispy and salted.

Ingredients

Servings:
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • ½ inch vegetable oil or lard
  • Salt
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • Vegetable oil
  • Salt

Let's Prepare

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  • 12 corn tortillas
  • ½ inch vegetable oil or lard
  • Salt
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • Vegetable oil
  • Salt

Let's Cook

  1. Step 1.

    Cut into quarters or sixths: 12 corn tortillas

  2. Step 2.

    Heat to 300°F in a medium skillet: ½ inch vegetable oil or lard

  3. Step 3.

    Add as many tortilla wedges as will fit in a single layer and fry, turning once, until the chips stop bubbling and are golden on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with paper towels to drain. Repeat with the remaining tortillas. Sprinkle immediately with: Salt

  4. Step 4.

    BAKED

  5. Step 5.

    Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly brush one side of: 12 corn tortillas

  6. Step 6.

    with: Vegetable oil

  7. Step 7.

    Cut the tortillas into quarters or sixths. Place the pieces on a baking sheet, oiled side up, and lightly sprinkle with: Salt

  8. Step 8.

    Bake until browned and crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool completely.

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