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Skip the store-bought bag and make your own homemade tortilla chips instead! Here’s how you can create traditional tortilla chips as well as baked tortilla chips right in your kitchen.
While there are some really good store-bought Mexican chips available, nothing beats the taste of homemade tortilla chips! Homemade tortilla chips are easy to make and perfect for nacho tortilla chips or serving alongside your favorite dips and salsas.
I love pairing these tortilla chips with our fresh pico de gallo, homemade guacamole, creamy queso dip, and roasted tomatillo salsa. Whether you prefer corn chips or tortilla chips from tortillas, making them yourself is always the best choice.
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You have two options for making homemade tortilla chips: fried or baked. For the crispiest tortilla chips, frying is the best method. Although baked tortilla chips are delicious, they will never be as light or crispy as the traditionally fried ones.
For crispy, light, and airy fried tortilla chips, you need to fry them in oil. Use a wide pan with an inch or two of oil (you don’t need more). Then, cut the tortillas into wedges and drop them into the hot oil. Cook until crisp and golden brown, which only takes a minute or two. Keep the oil temperature around 350°F.
As you can see from our photo, the tortilla triangles can be close together in the oil. However, you will likely need to fry your chips in batches.
For baked tortilla chips, use a large baking sheet and preheat your oven to 375°F (tips for convection and air fryer tortilla chips are included in the recipe). Cut the tortillas into wedges, brush them lightly with oil, and then arrange them on the baking sheet in a single layer. Bake until crisp and golden brown.
Although baked tortilla chips won’t be as light and crispy as fried tortilla chips, they are still delicious and much better than store-bought Mexican chips!
For the best homemade tortilla chips, fry them. This tortilla chips recipe includes details for both fried and baked tortilla chips. While baked tortilla chips are excellent, they won’t be as light or crispy as the fried version. The recipe calls for 10 corn tortillas, but you can adjust the quantity depending on how many chips you want to make.
To get the best flavor, look for tortillas made using nixtamalized corn. Nixtamal is dried corn cooked and soaked in water with calcium hydroxide (slaked lime or cal). Not all store-bought tortillas use this method, which is why the flavor of corn tortillas can vary. Look for “nixtamal” or “nixtamalized” on the package, or check the ingredients list for “lime” or “cal.”
For making nacho tortilla chips, follow the same methods. You can easily turn homemade tortilla chips into nacho tortilla chips by adding cheese and your favorite toppings. Enjoy these nacho tortilla chips with our creamy queso dip or fresh salsa for a perfect snack.
Enjoy your homemade tortilla chips with your favorite dips and salsas!
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In conclusion, making homemade tortilla chips is both fun and rewarding. Whether you opt for air fryer tortilla chips for a lighter snack or go classic with fried tortilla chips, you’ll find these corn chips far superior to store-bought varieties. Our tortilla chips recipe also lets you turn tortilla chips from tortillas into perfect nacho tortilla chips or simply enjoy them on their own. With fresh, flavorful Mexican chips right from your kitchen, you’ll have a delicious snack ready for any occasion. Dive into making your own homemade tortilla chips and enjoy the unbeatable taste and crunch they bring!