Description
Tortilla chips are a crunchy, irresistible snack that brings joy to any occasion. With their golden brown exterior and delightful crispiness, these homemade chips are perfect for dipping into guacamole or salsa. Made with just a few simple ingredients, they are not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your flavor preferences. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a cozy night in, these tortilla chips will elevate your snack game and leave everyone raving about their taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 corn tortillas
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 tsp coarse sea salt
- Optional: 1 tsp chili powder or cumin for added flavor
Instructions
- 1. Stack the corn tortillas and cut them into triangle wedges.
- 2. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 3. Fry the tortilla wedges in small batches for 2-3 minutes each, or until golden brown and crispy.
- 4. Drain the fried chips on paper towels and season with salt or your chosen spices while warm.
- 5. Serve immediately with your favorite dips.
- 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: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg