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Homemade Tortilla Chips

The BEST Homemade Tortilla Chips! They're thick, crunchy, and hearty enough to hold up to all your favorite dips. Once you try them you'll never want store bought again!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 90 chips
Calories: 91kcal
Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

  • 15 corn tortillas
  • canola or vegetable oil for frying
  • kosher salt

Instructions

  • Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a skillet to 350° F.
  • While the oil is heating, cut the tortillas into six wedges.
  • Add the tortilla triangles in a single layer to the hot oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
  • Remove with a spider strainer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet; sprinkle with salt as desired.
  • Repeat with remaining tortilla triangles.

Notes

Recipe Variations

  • Add additional flavor to the chips using my homemade taco seasoning recipe or homemade fajita seasoning recipe
  • Use your favorite seasoned salt in place of regular salt
  • Sprinkle them with a cinnamon & sugar blend and serve them with fruit salsa
  • Use flour tortillas instead of corn tortillas
  • Make Baked Tortilla Chips (see instructions above)
  • Cut the tortillas into strips before frying and use them on top of salads

Nutrition

Serving: 9chips | Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 48mg | Fiber: 2g