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Homemade Baked Tortilla Chips

Homemade Baked Tortilla Chips

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These homemade baked tortilla chips offer a crispy, golden snack by baking lightly oiled corn tortillas at 375°F. With simple prep and no frying, they are ideal for snacking, parties, or meal prep, delivering even browning and crunch without excess oil.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 10 count corn tortillas fresh, pliable, cut into triangles
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil, to lightly coat
  • to taste kosher salt season after baking while chips are warm
  • optional chili powder toss with oil before baking for smoky heat
  • optional garlic powder add to oil mixture before baking for depth
  • optional lime juice drizzle after baking for bright citrus finish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Stack 5-6 corn tortillas and cut each into 6-8 equal triangles for even baking.
    10 count corn tortillas
  2. Place tortilla triangles in a large bowl. Drizzle with 2-3 tablespoons oil and toss to coat lightly. Add kosher salt, chili powder, or garlic powder if using and mix well.
    3 tablespoons vegetable oil, to taste kosher salt, optional chili powder, optional garlic powder
  3. Arrange chips on a baking sheet in a single layer with space between pieces to avoid steaming.
  4. Bake for 7 minutes until edges start to brown and curl slightly. Flip each chip using tongs or spatula for even browning.
  5. Bake for an additional 5-8 minutes until chips are golden and crisp with no soft spots. Remove from oven immediately.
  6. Transfer chips to a wire rack to cool completely and stay crunchy. Drizzle with lime juice if desired after baking.
    optional lime juice

Notes

  • Cut tortillas uniformly to ensure even crisping and avoid burning or undercooked pieces.
  • Flip chips halfway through baking to brown both sides evenly and improve crunch.
  • Cool chips on a wire rack immediately after baking to prevent steam buildup that causes sogginess.

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