These are so simple to make — and so much better than store bought. Recently, I purchased three dozen tortillas for about $1.50. This makes the equivalent of about 2-3 bags of tortilla chips, making this a very frugal, delicious snack.
Homemade Tortilla Chips
Homemade tortilla chips, fresh from the fryer, are a delight. You'll wonder why you ever bother buying the bagged variety.
Servings: 72 chips
Calories: 9kcal
Ingredients
- neutral oil for frying
- 12 corn tortillas
- salt
Instructions
- In a deep fryer or large pot, pour in oil to a depth of at least one inch. Heat this to 375 degrees.
- While the oil is heating, cut the corn tortillas into sixths. Place a metal cooling rack over a flattened paper bag or bed of paper toweling to catch dripping oil.
- In batches, fry the tortillas until crisp, about a minute per batch, turning once. Transfer the cooked chips to the prepared rack to drain.
- Sprinkle the chips with salt according to your taste and serve immediately.
Notes
Nutritional values do not include oil absorbed during frying process.
Nutrition
Calories: 9kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 8mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg
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What’s your favorite use for tortilla chips?
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