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Homemade Tortilla Chips
All you need to make your own homemade tortilla chips is 3 ingredients and 15 minutes in the oven. They are great for dipping in all the things!
Whether you’re serving shrimp tacos, guacamole, Cheesy Refried Bean Dip, or all of the above, you’re probably going to want some Tortilla Chips for snacking.
My family eats tortilla chips like they are the best thing ever. We go through bags so quickly, it’s hard to keep them on hand.
In fact, there have been several times when I have gone into the pantry on taco night and found that we had none. Houston we have a problem. I mean seriously, you can’t have taco night without tortilla chips. You just can’t.
But in a pinch, you can use the same tortillas that you use to make taco shells, and make homemade tortilla chips instead.
All you need is 3 ingredients and 15 minutes and you’ll be on your way to snacking bliss.
How to make Homemade Tortilla Chips:
First step to making homemade tortilla chips is picking which tortillas you’ll use. I prefer to use white corn tortillas. I simply like white corn better. You could also use yellow corn if you like.
You’ll need to cut the tortillas into chip shapes. I find that cutting the tortillas in half and then cutting each half into three wedges makes them the most even.
After you’ve cut them into chips, simply toss them with oil and salt.
Finally, I prefer baked homemade tortilla chips, because, honestly, it’s so much easier than frying them. First, lay the tortilla chips on a baking sheet and bake in a 350 degree oven. You’ll want to bake them for 8 minutes on one side, turn them and bake for an additional 6 – 8 minutes or just until they start to brown. Let them cool and enjoy.
How easy is that?!
Variations on Baked Tortilla Chips:
I love my tortilla chips seasoned with a little salt but that being said, you could virtually do anything when it comes to seasonings. You could sprinkle them with taco seasoning. Or chipotle powder to make them a little spicy. Ranch seasoning might even be good! Cool Ranch Doritos anyone?!
Endless possibilities.
What do you serve with Homemade Tortilla Chips:
Obviously any kind of dip would be good or even use them as the base for your nachos!
Here are some of my favorites:
Restaurant Style Habanero Salsa
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Homemade Tortilla Chips
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 16 corn tortillas cut into wedges
- 1/4 cup avocado oil or other high heat oil such as canola
- 3 teaspoons sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine tortillas, oil and salt together in a bowl. Toss to make sure the chips are coated.
- Lay in a single layer on a baking sheet (you may need to do this in batches or on multiple baking sheets).
- Bake in preheated oven for 8 minutes. Turn and bake for an additional 6 - 8 minutes or until tortillas begin to brown.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely. Serve with your favorite dip!
Notes
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Hey! I'm Des!
Welcome to Life’s Ambrosia where Dinner is served and memories are made. Here you will find over 1000 tried and true recipes for every possible occasion. In the last 10 years, this blog has helped millions of families put dinner on the table and create food memories. Let me help you too.
Karla Danner
February 23, 2021 at 2:47 pmLove these! I make them a lot.
Deseree
February 23, 2021 at 9:29 pmWoot! Happy to hear that, Karla!
Nicole
May 27, 2019 at 6:35 amI am really loving this recipe and everything else I’ve come across on your blog Thanks fr sharing.
Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness
May 26, 2019 at 4:20 pmI was actually going to buy some tortilla chips, but after seeing this I am not going to! Bookmarked and making it next weekend. Thanks!
Natalie
May 26, 2019 at 8:39 amOh wow.. this is fantastic. I always buy tortilla chips in store, but not anymore. This is way better. And cheeper. Thanks for sharing tis recipe. I will definitely try this.
Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer
May 26, 2019 at 6:41 amOh wow! I love that they are only 3 ingredients and not fried either! I’m a chip fiend and with the salsa Fresca recipe I just posted it’s lije you read my mind on chips!
I can’t wait to try these!
Kelly Anthony
May 26, 2019 at 5:07 amWhen my husband makes homemade tortilla chips, the crowd thinks he hung the moon…and so do I! Great recipe!!!
Jenni LeBaron
May 23, 2019 at 10:52 amI love making my own tortilla chips too because it allows me to season and salt them to my own taste and you just can’t beat them hot out of the oven! YUM! Great recipe!
Veena Azmanov
May 23, 2019 at 6:41 amHomemade is the best option any day. These look so crunchy too. Perfect with any Dip too.
Heather
May 22, 2019 at 5:09 pmI bet these have nothing on storebought! Love the simplicity of them too!! I think these would be perfect too with some homemade guacamole :)
Carrie | Clean Eating Kitchen
May 22, 2019 at 6:52 amSuch a great idea, and it looks so easy! Will make a batch of these next time we have friends over!
Aleta
May 21, 2019 at 3:44 pmYes!!! I make my own tortilla chips as well from low carb tortillas. I agree, you really can’t have taco night without tortilla chips!
Debbie
May 21, 2019 at 2:01 pmI really love that this chips are baked and not fried. You make it sounds so easy . I will be trying this the next time I make some salsa.
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert
April 27, 2019 at 3:50 amThese sound delicious! Dangerously good. These are perfection!
Allyson Zea
April 25, 2019 at 2:02 pmOh my! I can’t wait to try to make these at home myself!
Sara Welch
April 25, 2019 at 12:58 pmPerfect recipe to stumble upon! I am making enchiladas tonight and these will be a great addition to dinner!
Jackie
April 25, 2019 at 12:33 pmThese homemade chips are definitely the way to go instead of heading to the store. They have amazing taste and texture. They are just perfect!
Katerina @ diethood .com
April 25, 2019 at 12:29 pmI LOVE these!! Homemade is the best!!
Shannon Graham
April 25, 2019 at 9:01 amIn my opinion, there’s no other way to eat tortilla chips. Homemade is the best way!
Taylor W.
April 25, 2019 at 4:46 amI love making homemade tortilla chips! SO easy and taste super fresh. Yum!