Description
Make golden, crisped tortilla chips at home using three methods—fried, baked, or air-fried. Perfect for snacking, dipping, or topping, these salt-kissed chips beat store-bought with their fresh, customizable flavor and texture.
Ingredients
10 corn tortillas
¾ to 1 cup neutral high-heat oil (avocado, safflower, or peanut)
1 teaspoon sea salt (adjust to taste)
Instructions
Heat oil in a large skillet for frying (350°F/180°C) or preheat oven and air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
Cut tortillas into triangles (optional: leave whole for rounds or square shapes).
For frying: Fry chips in batches for 20–30 seconds per side until crispy. Drain on paper towels and salt.
For baking: Arrange cut triangles on a baking sheet and bake 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway. Season immediately after baking.
For air-frying: Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 8–10 minutes, shaking halfway. Sprinkle salt while hot.
Notes
Use fresh tortillas—they crisp better than stale ones.
For baked/air-fried chips: Use a wire rack for extra crispiness.
Store in an airtight container up to 3 days at room temperature.
Add spices after cooking: chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, or nutritional yeast for flavor twists.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Frying, Baking, Air-Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 chips
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg