Corn Tortilla Chips Recipe
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Corn Tortilla Chips

By: Kirstin 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (80)

What to Drink?
Wine Sparkling Wine
Cocktail Ultimate Frozen Strawberry Margarita
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 72 chips
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 126 | Total Fat: 8.1g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 4, 2005 by Butterfly Flutterby   view full review
I don't have the patience to fry tortillas. I just fire up the double ovens, spray the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2005 by GUZ66   view full review
These are great--to make them healthier, I sprayed them with butter-flavored cooking spray and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 10, 2005 by TINKERBELL926   view full review
I BAKED THESE INSTEAD OF FRYING...LOW FAT AND TASTY
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2006 by MOLLE888   view full review
I put these chips in my deep fryer and they turned out nicely. Not my favorite tortilla chip,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2011 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Excellent recipe! I cut the tortillas with a pizza cutter which made it easy and gave the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2006 by Brandy Svensson   view full review
I'm not sure if it is a recipe, but I loved the instructions! As someone who is not SO...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 8, 2005 by .   view full review
This is fine and dandy, I do this all the time. Is this really a recipe or common sense? Kind...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by SHAYHASS   view full review
I sprayed the chips with an oil mister and dusted them with Lawry's spicy seasoned salt. They...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2004 by STACIIII   view full review
I served these chips with guacamole, and they were so tasty. I used a thermometer to keep the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2005 by Jon Cline   view full review
One helluva recipe! Props to the chef!

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