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Fresh Tortilla Triangles

SUBMITTED BY: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson PHOTO BY: Lillian

"Not only is this relatively inexpensive, but it's also easy to make! And, these chips can be cooled and stored in an airtight container for two days."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 9 stars. This recipe average a 4.9 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 32 triangles

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 cups canola or other vegetable oil
  • 8 (6 inch) corn tortillas, quartered
  • Salt, to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet to 370 degrees. Drop triangles in hot oil, 8 at a time. Fry, turning chips once or twice, until they stop sizzling and turn golden brown, about 2 minutes. Remove with tongs or a slotted spoon and drain on a wire rack set over a shallow pan. Sprinkle with salt immediately.

FOOTNOTES

  • This recipe was originally featured in the USA WEEKEND article Appetizer Bar on December 8, 2002.
  • Find the Perfect Recipe from Pam Anderson.
  • Pam Anderson is the author of four cookbooks, including her latest, Perfect Recipes for Having People Over.
  • Copyright 2004 USA WEEKEND and columnist Pam Anderson. All rights reserved.

REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2005 by LINDA MCLEAN
These are so yummy and go great with chile. I also sprinkled the chips with various seasonings. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2005 by JDVMD
Very easy and tasty. My daughter had to make something for her Spanish class and they went... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 7, 2005 by CHRISSYF
Super easy to make and so much better than the bagged stuff! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2005 by MINNIE000
Really easy and pretty good. Recommend trying this. Don't know if it will replace store... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2006 by Brandy Lee
Super easy and super good! I have to agree that it's better than the bagged stuff! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2008 by GodivaGirl
Quick, easy and fresh! I was out of store bought tortillas so I thought I try these. Kids... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2008 by Lillian
This was very good!!!I brushed them with olive oil and baked them at 350 degrees for 15... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2006 by PRINCESS ANTZ
So good and so easy. Thanks for the recipe! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2008 by proudmommaof2
I tried this recipe to use up flour tortillas I had. After I cooked the tortillas I sprinkled... MORE