David Tanis

Homemade Tortilla Chips

Preparation info
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in

#95A Platter of Figs and Other Recipes
A Platter of Figs and Other Recipes

By David Tanis

Published 2008

  • About

It may seem excessive to suggest making your own tortilla chips, but their flavor is so much better; most commercially made chips seem too thin, not like real tortillas. And this is the traditional way to use day-old tortillas.

Ingredients

  • 12 day-old corn tortillas
  • 2 cups peanut oil
  • Salt

Method

Slice the tortillas into 1-inch-wide ribbons. Heat the oil in a cast-iron frying pan to 375°F. Fry the tortilla strips a handful at a time until crisp and lightly golden, about 2 minutes. Drain on absorbent paper and sprinkle with salt.