Ingredients
- Corn Tortillas
- Vegetable Oil
- Salt
- Optional Seasonings (e.g., chili powder, cumin)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and tools. Line a plate with paper towels.
- Heat 1-2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Cut corn tortillas into quarters or sixths using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
- Carefully add tortilla pieces to the hot oil in batches, frying until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes), flipping halfway through.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer fried chips to the prepared plate, sprinkling salt immediately while hot.
- Serve warm with salsa or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce (28g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg