Homemade Tortilla Chips are salted corn tortillas that are baked to a crispy golden brown. With just three ingredients, you can make a batch of these chips anytime you are craving a crunchy snack. Dip them into Queso Blanco for a perfect appetizer.
Homemade Tortilla Chips
Most of us know how unhealthy a bag of chips is, but sometimes a salty snack is what we are craving. So, instead of the bag of overly processed tortilla chips that buy from the store, try this healthier alternative. Enjoy them as a salty snack, or serve with fresh Pico de Gallo or Guacamole.
Substitutions & variations
Can I Use A Different Tortilla?
We prefer to use white corn tortillas, but yellow or blue corn would also work. Corn tortillas are also gluten-free. White or wheat flour tortillas would also work in this recipe if preferred.
Either way – here is a little tortilla chip tip. This is a great opportunity to use up some of the stale tortillas you have in the house. Stale tortillas will work with this recipe and can give you an even crispier chip.
Tips from the test kitchen
Air Fryer Tortilla Chips
To make homemade tortilla chips in an air fryer, follow steps 1-3 and place the wedges into the basket of an air fryer. (You may have to work in batches, depending on the size of your air fryer.) Cook at 350°F for 7-9 minutes.
Nutritional Information
per serving
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and can vary based on the products used as well as changes made to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself.
Homemade Tortilla Chips
Ingredients
- 12 white corn tortillas, thinner tortillas work best
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Using a pastry brush, brush each tortilla liberally on both sides with vegetable oil, then season with salt.
- Stack tortillas on top of each other and cut the stack into 6 wedges.
- On the lined baking sheets, spread the chips out into a single layer, avoiding any overlapping.
- Bake 8-12 minutes, or until chips are lightly golden and crisp to your liking, making sure to watch vigilantly toward the end of bake time to avoid overdone chips. Let the chips cool completely before storing them in an airtight bag or container.
Storage instructions
How to Store Tortilla Chips
Homemade tortilla chips are best when enjoyed the day they are made. However, you can store them in an airtight container or sealed plastic bag for up to a couple of days.
