Best 12 Homemade Tortilla Chips Recipes

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Tortilla chips, a delectable Mexican snack or appetizer, are crispy, salty, and the perfect vessel for your favorite dips, salsa, or guacamole. Made from corn tortillas cut into triangles and fried or baked until golden brown, these chips are a staple in Mexican cuisine and a crowd-pleaser at parties and gatherings.

This article presents two enticing recipes for homemade tortilla chips: one for classic fried tortilla chips and another for healthier baked tortilla chips. Both recipes use simple ingredients and are easy to follow, allowing you to enjoy fresh, flavorful tortilla chips right from your kitchen.

The classic fried tortilla chips recipe takes you through the steps of frying corn tortillas in hot oil until they are perfectly crisp and lightly browned. Detailed instructions and tips ensure that your chips turn out crispy and delicious every time.

For those seeking a healthier alternative, the baked tortilla chips recipe offers a guilt-free indulgence. Using a blend of olive oil and seasonings, these chips are baked in the oven until they are crispy and flavorful. This recipe provides a step-by-step guide to achieving the perfect balance of crunch and taste.

Whether you prefer the classic fried or the healthier baked version, this article has you covered. With clear instructions, helpful tips, and two delectable recipes, you can now enjoy homemade tortilla chips that are sure to be a hit at your next gathering or simply as a satisfying snack.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HOMEMADE TORTILLA CHIPS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 5m

Yield 36 chips

Number Of Ingredients 2

6 corn or flour tortillas
Oil

Steps:

  • Frying method:
  • Heat a * inch oil in a large skillet. Stack tortillas and cut into 6 pieces with 3 cuts of a knife. Carefully place tortilla pieces into oil and fry until they puff. Remove from oil and let drain on paper towels.
  • Baking method:
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Brush whole tortillas with oil and cut into chips. Place on baking sheet and bake in oven for 5 minutes. Flip tortillas and bake for 5 more minutes. Cool and store in airtight container.

HOMEMADE BAKED TORTILLA CHIPS



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Homemade baked tortilla chips that are very easy to make.

Provided by patrickL

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Snack Chip Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (12 ounce) package flour tortillas
1 drizzle olive oil
1 pinch salt to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cut tortillas into 6 wedges each. Place on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and crisp, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Carbohydrate 18.9 g, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 178.1 mg

HOMEMADE SALSA AND TORTILLA CHIPS



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound tomatoes, diced
1 red onion, finely diced
1 jalapeno, finely diced and seeded
1 clove garlic, smashed
1 lime, juiced
3 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Peanut oil, for frying
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
8 to 12 corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Add all salsa ingredients to a bowl and toss.
  • For the chips:
  • Preheat peanut oil in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F.
  • Mix the salt and chipotle powder together in a small bowl.
  • Arrange the corn tortillas in a stack and cut into 6 equal wedges. Drop into the oil, in batches, and fry until crisp and golden. Remove from the fryer to a paper towel lined sheet tray. Sprinkle the chips immediately with the seasoned salt and serve with the salsa.

HOMEMADE DEEP-FRIED TORTILLA CHIPS



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These homemade fried tortilla chips are awesome with the Mexican-style Hamburger HelperĀ®, salsa, or any kind of Mexican dish.

Provided by Allison2010

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Snack Chip Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pound white corn tortillas
1 cup vegetable oil for frying
1 pinch salt to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Slice tortillas with a pizza cutter into desired sizes.
  • Fry 1/2 of the tortillas in the hot oil until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil. Season with salt. Repeat with remaining tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 59.9 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

HOMEMADE TORTILLA CHIPS



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Of course, you can buy tortilla chips at the store, but there are many good reasons to make your own. For one, they can support more toppings, since they're likely to be thicker. And you can control the level of salt and browning. This recipe allows you to bake or fry them: Frying results in the crispiest, snappiest crunch, while baking is incredibly easy. If you decide to fry, mind your stovetop heat, adjusting as needed so the chips turn golden in the same time it take them to crisp. The chips are delicious on their own, with salsa or guacamole, or in nachos, chilaquiles or migas. Keep the chips in a sealed container or bag and they will stay beautifully crisp for at least one week.

Provided by Pati Jinich

Categories     snack, crackers and chips, finger foods

Time 1h

Yield 1 to 1 1/2 pounds

Number Of Ingredients 4

30 (5-inch) fresh corn tortillas (about 25 ounces)
Vegetable oil (about 4 cups), as needed for frying or baking
Nonstick cooking spray, for baking
Kosher salt or sea salt

Steps:

  • Collect the tortillas into 2 tall stacks and cut into 6 even wedges. If frying your tortilla chips, proceed to Step 2. If baking your tortilla chips, proceed to Step 3.
  • To fry your tortilla chips, line 2 large baking sheets with paper towels. Set aside. Fill a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet with about 1/2 inch vegetable oil (about 4 cups). Heat over medium until the oil reaches about 350 degrees and is hot but not smoking, 6 to 10 minutes. You can see if it's ready by dipping a tortilla wedge into the hot oil. It should bubble immediately and enthusiastically. Gently add enough tortilla wedges to fill the skillet in a single layer without crowding, and fry for about 1 minute per side, using a spider or a slotted spoon to flip them over, until lightly golden and crisp. (Do not allow them to brown too much or they will taste bitter.) Using the spider or slotted spoon, transfer the chips to the prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle immediately with salt, so it adheres to the glistening chips. Repeat until all chips are cooked, transferring cooled chips to a large bowl and replacing the paper towels as needed. (Let the remaining oil cool to room temperature, then strain and transfer to a bottle to reuse it for future deep frying.)
  • To bake your tortilla chips, position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and heat to 375 degrees. Brush 2 large baking sheets with oil or spray with cooking spray. Working in batches, scatter the tortilla wedges on top in a single layer without crowding too much. (The chips should barely overlap.) Lightly brush or spray the tops with oil or cooking spray. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, remove from the oven, flip the chips and return to the oven, until lightly browned and crisp, another 15 minutes. Remove from the heat. Immediately sprinkle with salt to taste, so the salt will stick to the chips. Repeat with remaining chips.

EASY HOMEMADE TORTILLA CHIPS



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Use these chips to top your tortilla soup, or use them for dipping in salsa or your favorite tortilla dip. They're very easy to make, but must be watched closely to keep from burning.

Provided by Darlene Summers

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 18m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (14 ounce) package corn tortillas
non-fat cooking spray (butter flavored)
popcorn salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Lightly spray cookie sheet and set aside.
  • Spray each tortilla shell lightly on each side; sprinkle lightly with popcorn salt.
  • Using kitchen scissors (or knife), cut into one inch wide strips (if using for tortilla soup) or cut into wedges (if using to dip with).
  • Put on cookie sheets in one layer, laying as close to each other as possible without overlapping.
  • Bake at 425 degrees for just a few minutes (3 to 4 minutes watching closely for burning) till they turn a very light brown.
  • Remove and enjoy hot or cold.

HOMEMADE CORN TORTILLA CHIPS, EASY CHEAP MEXICAN SNACK FOOD



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Corn tortillas (used in making Oaxaca-style quesadillas) are available at international and Latin grocery stores, and if you live in a large Latin-American community like I do then you can find corn tortillas in bags of 20-30 for like $2 or less at major grocery stores. Flour tortillas probably won't work as well for this and definitely won't have the corn flavor and base. Never spend money on premade again! You can also control how large or small you want to make them (and keep them seasoned or not) not to mention salt content if you're watching sodium intake. 32 chips is all I could fit on my convection oven's cookie sheet so feel free to use more tortillas; the methodology is all the same. You won't believe how easy it is to get restaurant-style tortilla chips without any icky unnatural ingredients!

Provided by the80srule

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 32 chips, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

8 corn tortillas (assuming they're the small ones that have about a 6-inch diameter)
1/4 cup olive oil (Corn oil works great, so does canola oil. This is an estimate, I think I had a little left over last)
1 teaspoon kosher salt, for sprinkling (table salt works too but coarse kosher works far better. Sea salt is fab as well)

Steps:

  • Cover a cookie sheet in foil, and with a pastry or BBQ brush, brush with olive or corn oil and a small sprinkling of kosher salt. (You have to do this or else it won't come out right.).
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees-- make sure the oven rack is in the center.
  • Cut each tortilla into 4 equal wedge pieces.
  • Brush the pieces with olive/corn oil and lightly sprinkle with the kosher salt.
  • Bake for 6-10 minutes until the edges curl, depending on oven strength. Higher altitudes may need to cook for 15 minutes or longer.
  • Let cool for 5-10 minutes prior to eating.
  • Voila, you have natural yummy corn chips without unhealthy preservatives, hydrogenated oils, and whatnot. Serve with your favorite Mexican meal or snack food, a good salsa, or just eat plain. For some variation ideas: Soak in guacamole to make guac chips, brush tomatillo sauce or salsa on to have baked-on salsa, make spicy chips with my all-purpose Mexican seasoning, the possibilities are endless.

HOMEMADE BAKED TORTILLA CHIPS



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I saw this recipe and thought it could come in handy for the upcoming ZWT5. It gives me an idea of how to use up those odd tortillas I tend to have left over after buying a pack.

Provided by Sarah_Jayne

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

12 small corn tortillas
vegetable oil, for brushing on tortillas
salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Brush one side of each of the corn tortillas with a light layer of vegetable oil.
  • Cut the tortillas into 8 wedges or shapes as desired.
  • Place tortilla pieces on a single layer on a baking sheet.
  • Sprinkle with salt.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.

HEALTHY BAKED CORN TORTILLA CHIPS (HOMEMADE)



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A wonderful healthy snack and a great way to use up leftover corn tortillas. Great with Recipe #287183 or for making nachos. I vary the toppings on this depending on what I will be serving them with, but lately have just been making them plain. VARIATION: If you need more healthy oils in your diet, brush with olive oil.

Provided by Emily Elizabeth

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 20 chips, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 2

5 corn tortillas (Misson brand is Gluten Free)
salt (optional, additional spice options listed in directions)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Stack tortillas one on top of the other and use kitchen sizzors to cut them into 4 slices like you would cut up a pizza.
  • Spread them out in a single layer on a cookie sheet (not air-bake) , spacing them at least 1/4" apart (they will be chewy instead of crispy if not spaced properly). (NOTE: If you must use an air-bake pan, try 350 degrees for 20 minutes.).
  • Shake salt and desired toppings over tortillas.
  • TOPPING OPTIONS (choose any combo): SPICES: paprika, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder (sparingly), cayenne pepper (sparingly, will add heat!). CHEESES: grated parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, pepper jack cheese, etc. or try SWEET: cinnamon & sugar.
  • Bake 8-12 mins or until chips are starting to get crispy and slightly golden brown at the edges (check every 1-2 minutes after 8 mins).
  • Remove from oven and let cool 5-10 mins before serving in order to let them fully crispen. Extra Crispy: put back in turned off oven at least 10 mins or until ready to serve for extra crispy and warm chips (watch them, you may need to leave oven door cracked to prevent over browning).

CHOCOLATE TORTILLA CHIPS-HOMEMADE



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This recipe was inspired by Bea L's recipe for Chocolate Caramel Tortilla Dessert- it got me to thinking why not make chocolate tortillas to go with this dessert instead of plain tortillas. For crispy snack they are skillet cooked and then baked . For a soft tortilla they are just skillet cooked. (or cooked over open gas flame...

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Chips

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 c all purpose flour
1 dash(es) table salt
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 c granulated sugar-more or less you decide on the sweeetness
2 Tbsp dark baking cocoa powder(hershey's dark)
2 1/2 Tbsp coconut oil or canola oil
3/4 c milk or warm water

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400^. Whisk together the flour,salt,baking powder,cocoa and sugar in a bowl; to blend together. Add remaining ingredients and mix together with a wooden spoon; until the dough forms into a ball.
  • 2. Place the ball on a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes- adding flour until the dough in no longer sticky.
  • 3. Cut dough ball into 4 equal parts then cut those pieces in half so that you have 8 pieces.( I doubles the recipe so I have 16 pieces, as shown instead of the 8).
  • 4. Form these pieces into balls; let rest 6 minutes. Roll each ball into a circle as this as you can about 1/8 of an inch is good. Heat a heavy skillet over medium heat.DO NOT add any oil or spray to pan it must be a dry surface. (If you can cook them over open gas flame and turn over and over until done do not burn.About 30 seconds on each side.
  • 5. If you want soft tortillas they are done. Store in refrigerator when cooled, in a ziploc baggie. For crispy chips like in the photo. Cut each tortilla into 8 equal pieces with a pizza wheel or sharp knife. Place on a cookie sheet in a single layer and bake for 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Remove and cool slightly and sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired. Enjoy.

OH-SO-GOOD HOMEMADE TORTILLA CHIPS



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These are way-way better than anything you can buy. And so easy, the kids can do it. Let them, it'll be loads of fun! Get the cookie cutters out, and let the fun begin. Or use the pizza cutter--and it's done lickety-split! PLUS--no mess to clean up, because everything goes in the oven! Even the schnitzels from between the cookie cut-outs! See, I told you this was Oh-So-Good!

Provided by Debber

Categories     Breads

Time 20m

Yield 10 large handfuls, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

10 tortillas (white or yellow flour OR corn)
vegetable oil cooking spray
popcorn salt (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 or 375.
  • Lay the tortillas on the counter top, side by side, very close together.
  • Spray 'tillas generously with the oil spritzer; sprinkle with optional salt.
  • If using the pizza cutter AND in a hurry, stack 'tillas in piles of 3 or 5 and slice up quickly into triangles (make five to six cuts to get uniform sizes).
  • If using cookie cutters, don't pile up the tortillas--it's too thick and aggravating!
  • Lay the "chips" on the cookie sheets and pop them into the oven---bake ONLY until a very light brown.
  • Cool slightly and THEN--dive in!
  • You might as well double the recipe, because you're going to wish you did as soon as you take your first bite!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.4, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 445.2, Carbohydrate 36, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 1.3, Protein 5.8

HOMEMADE TORTILLA CHIPS



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Make and share this Homemade Tortilla Chips recipe from Food.com.

Provided by looneytunesfan

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

12 corn tortillas
1 cup vegetable oil
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy pot.
  • While waiting, stack tortillas in an even pile. With a sharp, heavy knife (or serrated knife) cut the stack in half, then into quarters, then into eighths.
  • When oil is very hot, drop tortilla triangles in oil a few at a time. Fry for 2-3 minutes or until turn lightly brown and crisp.
  • Place in colander and sprinkle salt over chips. Shake lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425.8, Fat 37.7, SaturatedFat 4.9, Sodium 21.6, Carbohydrate 21.4, Fiber 3, Sugar 0.4, Protein 2.7

Tips:

  • Use fresh corn tortillas for the best flavor and texture.
  • Cut the tortillas into uniform wedges so that they cook evenly.
  • Season the tortilla chips with salt, pepper, and chili powder before baking.
  • Bake the tortilla chips in a single layer so that they crisp up evenly.
  • Keep an eye on the tortilla chips while they are baking so that they don't burn.
  • Let the tortilla chips cool completely before serving.
  • Store the tortilla chips in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Homemade tortilla chips are a delicious and easy snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, and picnics. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make your own tortilla chips that are just as good as the ones you buy at the store. So next time you're looking for a crunchy snack, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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