Tortilla Chips
Corn tortillas cut into wedges, brushed with oil and salt and cooked for 12 minutes until crisp. Four servings in 17 minutes.
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Storing and Planning Ahead
Keeps in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
How to Make Tortilla Chips
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Heat the oven to 190°C / 375°F. Cut the tortillas into 8 wedges each and spread them on two trays.
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Brush with the oil and sprinkle with the salt and paprika.
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Cook for 12 minutes, turning the trays halfway, until golden. Cool on a rack for 5 minutes.
Worth Knowing
- Use corn tortillas, not flour.
- Brush on only a thin film of oil.
- If your oven runs hot, check at 8 minutes.
- Do not overlap the wedges.
Behind the Recipe
Shop-bought chips are fine, but fresh ones are better: warm, crisp and sprinkled with salt while the oil is still wet. They also take less than 20 minutes.
Corn tortillas work best. Flour ones turn bubbly and chewy rather than snapping. Stack them, cut the pile into 8 wedges and spread them in a single layer on trays.
Brush lightly with oil, because too much makes the chips greasy and heavy. A thin film is enough. Season at once, so the salt sticks.
Cook at 190°C for 12 minutes, turning the trays halfway, until the chips are golden at the edges. If your oven runs hot, check at 8 minutes. They crisp further as they cool, so do not wait for them to look done in the oven. Lift them onto a rack and leave for 5 minutes before serving with salsa or guacamole. A squeeze of lime over the warm chips just before serving wakes up the salt and the corn flavour.
Serving Ideas
Guacamole · Salsa · Bean dip · Nachos
Questions About Tortilla Chips
How long does Tortilla Chips take to make?
About 17 minutes in total — 5 minutes of preparation and 12 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 4.
What are the key tips for making Tortilla Chips?
Use corn tortillas, not flour. Brush on only a thin film of oil. If your oven runs hot, check at 8 minutes. Do not overlap the wedges.
What should I serve with Tortilla Chips?
Guacamole; Salsa; Bean dip; Nachos.
How should Tortilla Chips be stored?
Keeps in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Is Tortilla Chips suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is vegetarian, dairy-free, low-carb, keto and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
Tortilla Chips Nutrition
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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