Homemade Tortilla Chips
¡Es una fiesta! Nothing says party like chips & salsa! The tortilla chip is a versatile creature and a necessity with favorites like guacamole, chili, stews and dips. And why stop there? Be it salty or sweet, savory or succulent, nothing complements a dish like tortilla chips. The last two times I made tortilla chips were for stuffed peppers and Peanut Butter & Jelly Dip.
Store brand tortilla chips are problematic. They contain way too much fat and are sometimes made from regular old white flour. Not to mention they are never simultaneously warm, crispy, chewy and perfectly salted are they? I thought not. I propose a delicious, healthy, whole-grain and cheap method to make your own. Do yourself a favor and throw out that $4 bag o' junk and keep reading...
Ingredients:
Regular 4" corn tortillas
Cooking spray
Salt (large grain preferred)
Seasoning (cumin, paprika, lime juice, etc...)
Variations:
- Top with fat-free shredded cheddar cheese
- Use cinnamon & sugar instead
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray the top of each tortilla with cooking spray. Sprinkle salt and spices or cinnamon & sugar on top.
2. Stack the tortillas into one pile. Cut into 8 triangle-shaped segments. Spread out on baking sheet to form one layer. Bake for 10 minutes or until beautifully browned like so:
Additional Info:
My favorite seasoning to use is kosher salt because the grain size is between that of table salt and sea salt. Sometimes I add chipotle chili powder for a nice smoky kick. I've made the cinnamon and sugar variety several times, they go great with sweet dishes like my peanut butter dip or even with ice cream or creme brulee.
Labels: mexican, peanut butter, peanut butterless, snack
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Hi there,
You got a nice blog! The Tortilla Chips that you used, are they readily available at your supermarket or you made them from scratch?
Posted by
Jade |
9:02 AM
My Mexican grandmother shared this recipe with me when she was sick, so even when lying in bed she could enjoy homemade tortilla chips.
I take the corn tortillas and cut them in triangles, but cook them in a sauce pan with a little olive oil. Just add salt and let them cool on some paper towels (to soak up any oil) and walla- chips!
I love the sugar option-Thanks for the tip!
PS. I work with Ben Keyser- he told me about your blog.
Posted by
Allison |
9:54 AM
Jade, I use store bought corn tortillas, the ones you get in a pack of like 40 for $2. Homemade ones would definitely be better, but that's a lot of work.
Allison, what a smart grandmother! Yes, these can definitely be fried in some oil in a pan and are very delicious. I do it this way because it's less fat, but frying is still much better than store brand chips. Enjoy!
Posted by
Nick |
3:12 PM
Yay for homemade healthy chips!!!!!
Posted by
Jessy and her dog Winnie |
6:57 PM
Hey Nick,
Love this recipe. Your blog is simply amazing. Way to go!
Cheers
Eskay
Posted by
Eskay |
8:46 PM
I agree much better than bagged chips. I fry mine in olive oil but then there are not low fat like yours. I am going to try making the tortillas from scratch some day - they sell the little presses at the mexican grocery store. I have to take a look at your peanut butter dip!
Posted by
Simply...Gluten-free |
11:12 AM
Nice job- much better than the bagged variety, I agree. I'll have the motivation to make my own next time the guacamole craving hits!
Posted by
RecipeGirl |
5:04 PM
We love making homemade tortillas too. But, but....can we still keep our $2.99 bag ? Sometimes we need our quick fix at midnight and just need something quick.
Posted by
White On Rice Couple |
11:02 PM
One great thing about having a recipe blog is that when I'm away from home without my recipe book (blasphemous, I know), I can still make my recipes by checking the site! I just made these at home in Long Island to go along with a Chile Verde (best Chile Verde I've ever had, I'll post recipe soon).
Thanks Eskay! Those muffins on your blogs front page still look surreal.
I want to try making tortillas from scratch too, one of those presses would make it so much easier. I'm sure I can find one around here...
Oh yes recipegirl, they go wonderful with guacamole.
white on rice couple....sigh...yes you can keep your bagged chips. Just be sure you load em up with some good salsa to mask the non-homemade taste =). I've found, though, that the homemade chips stay good and crispy for a few days. I'm not sure if they stay good for longer because they never stay around that long.
Posted by
Nick |
10:03 AM
Home made tortilla chips are lovely. Much healthier and good value for $! Best of all, you can have fun experimenting with spices and herbs on them!
Posted by
daphne |
4:11 PM
The tortilla chips look great. Great idea to add the chipotle chili powder.
Posted by
Vaishali |
8:26 AM