Homemade Tortilla Chips
Crispy and crunchy homemade tortilla chips made with only 3 ingredients. The perfect Mexican appetizer for dipping and snacking.
- Prep time
- 2 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 12 corn tortillas
- Vegetable oil, (for frying (avocado, canola, and corn oil all work))
- Flaky or fine sea salt, (for seasoning)
Instructions
- 1
Line a large baking sheet or plate with paper towels and set aside.
- 2
Cut the corn tortillas into fourths for large tortilla chips or into sixths for small tortilla chips.
- 3
Fill a heavy skillet or Dutch oven with ¼ - ½ -inch of oil or enough oil to fully submerge the chips.
- 4
Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F or a small piece of tortilla sizzles when placed in the oil.
- 5
Add a handful of tortilla wedges into the oil and fry for about 2 minutes, flipping halfway through with metal tongs or a slotted spoon, until the chips are crisp and turn a beautiful golden yellow color. Transfer the chips to the lined baking sheet or plate to drain off any excess oil. Continue working in batches so as not to completely crowd the skillet.
- 6
Sprinkle the chips with salt and serve immediately.