Tortilla Chips
Crispy, golden homemade tortilla chips made from corn tortillas, fried to perfection. Perfect for dipping or snacking.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 250
- Protein
- 3g
Ingredients
- 12 6-inch corn tortillas
- 2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Stack the 12 corn tortillas and cut them into 6 wedges each, using a sharp knife.
- 2
Pour the 2 cups vegetable oil into a deep skillet and heat over medium-high until shimmering, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Fry the tortilla wedges in batches, without crowding, until golden and crisp, about 2-3 minutes per batch.
- 4
Remove the chips with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 5
Sprinkle the 1 teaspoon salt over the hot chips and toss gently to coat.
- 6
Let the chips cool completely before serving; they will crisp up as they cool.
Tools you’ll need
- sharp knife
- cutting board
- deep skillet
- slotted spoon
- paper towels
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