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Corn Tortilla Chips

SUBMITTED BY: Kirstin PHOTO BY: CookingMama

"Here's a simple recipe for making corn tortilla chips spiced only with salt. The chips may alternately be prepared by baking the tortilla wedges in a 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 5 minutes, or until crisp."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 40 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  30 Min
Original recipe yield 72 chips

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 quart oil for frying
  • 1 (12 ounce) package corn tortillas, cut into 6 wedges each
  • salt to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat oil in a large, heavy saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. In small batches, fry the corn tortilla wedges until crisp. Remove from heat and drain on paper towels. Salt to taste while warm.

FOOTNOTES

  • Editor's Note
  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 4, 2005 by Breeze
I don't have the patience to fry tortillas. I just fire up the double ovens, spray the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 10, 2005 by TINKERBELL926
I BAKED THESE INSTEAD OF FRYING...LOW FAT AND TASTY MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2005 by GUZ66
These are great--to make them healthier, I sprayed them with butter-flavored cooking spray and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2006 by BRANDLYNB
I'm not sure if it is a recipe, but I loved the instructions! As someone who is not SO... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2005 by Jon Cline
One helluva recipe! Props to the chef! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 8, 2005 by MIZZMUFFETT
This is fine and dandy, I do this all the time. Is this really a recipe or common sense? Kind... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2004 by STACIIII
I served these chips with guacamole, and they were so tasty. I used a thermometer to keep the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by BERETTABOY
it may not be the best but it sure is the easiet MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by SHAYHASS
I sprayed the chips with an oil mister and dusted them with Lawry's spicy seasoned salt. They... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2006 by MOLLE888
I put these chips in my deep fryer and they turned out nicely. Not my favorite tortilla chip,... MORE

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