Fried Tortilla Chips
In this recipe as the tortilla chips are fried, they acquire more flavor and a beautiful golden color . These tortilla chips can be served as snack in parties or reunions. However they cannot be served plain, they have to be accompanied with a salsa or dip like: green salsa with avocado , red salsa , chipotle pepper salsa , guacamole , black bean dip , parmesan cheese chipotle dip , etc. Your friends will love them!
About the Recipe
- This recipe is very easy to make and it is also very cheap.
- If you have old tortillas use them in this recipe because they absorb less fat when they are fried.
- It is very important to use vegetable oil to fry the tortillas, in this recipe because it resists very high temperatures.
- Preparation time .
- The recipe is for 1 basket of fried tortilla chips.
Ingredients
Cookware
Directions
- Cut 6 corn tortillas into equal triangles, then reserve.
You can also cut the tortillas into small rectangles. This type of tortilla chip can be used to garnish soups and salads. |
- Pour in a frying pan approximately 1 cup of vegetable oil, so you end up having about a 1/2’’ deep oil layer. Then heat the oil over high heat.
- Submerge in the frying pan the tortilla triangles that were cut (just the ones that fit in) and fry them for about 2 minutes, until they are well fried; move them occasionally with some tongs.
- Transfer from the frying pan to some paper towels, with the tongs, the tortilla chips that were fried so they dry and the fat excess is absorbed.
- Sprinkle over the fried tortilla chips that were dried, a little bit of salt and serve them.
- Repeat the same procedure with the tortilla triangles that were not fried, it won’t be necessary to add more vegetable oil in the frying pan.
Enjoy them
with your Friends!


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