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    How to Make Homemade Tortilla Chips

    Appetizers, Cooking, Easy Recipes, Snacks Jump to Recipe

    homemade flour tortilla chips sprinkled with salt

    Homemade tortilla chips made from fried flour tortillas are delicious paired with your favorite salsa or cheesy dip. Fry them in oil or cook in an air fryer.

    I used to be firmly in the corn tortilla chip camp.  But now that I’ve had homemade tortilla chips made from flour tortillas, I have a new favorite.

    homemade tortilla chips with corn salsa and salsa verde

    I thought nothing could be better than those ultra-thin, ultra crispy, restaurant-style corn tortilla chips. Then I had an order of fried flour tortilla chips and salsa from Crafted, a local taco joint.

    Mind blown! 

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    • Ingredients
    • How to Make Homemade Tortilla Chips
    • What to Serve with Homemade Tortilla Chips
    • Storage & Reheating
    • More Snack Recipes
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    ❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

    These chips are seriously delicious. They’re crunchy yet slightly chewy, salty with a touch of sweetness with little air pockets that make the perfect salsa delivery system.

    If youre a fan of Mexican pizza, these chips have the same delectable texture.

    homemade tortilla chips with corn salsa and salsa verde

    I still love traditional corn tortilla chips for things like these Pulled Porch Nachos or Nachos with a Surprise Inside. But flour tortilla chips definitely deserve a place on the snack table.

    Want to see a brief overview of the process before diving into the recipe? Watch my web story on how to make tortilla chips.

    Ingredients

    This recipe couldn’t get any simpler to make. You only need three ingredients.

    flour tortillas, salt and vegetable oil on a kitchen countertop
    • flour tortillas
    • salt
    • vegetable or canola oil for frying or cooking spray for air frying

    See recipe card for quantities and a cooking demo video.

    How to Make Homemade Tortilla Chips

    The snack is so easy to make, you don’t really even need a recipe!

    flour tortilla chips with corn salsa

    These tortilla chips can be deep fried in oil or cooked in an air fryer. But the results will be a bit different.

    The deep fried ones have air bubbles that form when the flour tortillas are placed in hot oil. They have an amazing crispy-chewy texture and a slightly sweet-and-salty flavor.

    fried tortilla chips in a red bucket with homemade corn salsa

    The air fried flour tortilla chips are crispier. And they’re definitely healthier since they’re only brushed or sprayed with oil.

    Since they’re not fried in oil, the air fryer homemade tortillas don’t puff up and form those big, satisfying air bubbles. But I have a little trick that will help the tortillas fluff up slightly in the air fryer.

    In a side-by-side taste test, my family liked the fried tortilla chips better. But the air fryer ones are still very good.

    Deep Fried Method

    flour tortillas sliced into triangles
    Homemade Tortilla Chips frying in oil
    homemade tortilla chips draining on paper towels
    1. Slice flour tortillas (they must be flour!) into eighths. Use a pizza cutter to quickly slice through several flour tortillas at once.
    2. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet or deep fryer over medium-high heat.
    3. When the oil is hot, drop tortilla triangles into the hot oil and cook until golden brown on each side.
    4. Remove and drain on paper towels, sprinkling liberally with sea salt or coarse kosher salt while the chips are still warm.

    Cook’s Tip: Fry the chips in batches, being careful not to crowd the pan. As the oil heats, you may need to reduce the temperature to prevent chips from burning or browning too quickly.

    Air Fryer Method

    These chips can also be made in the air fryer. They will be crispier than deep fried chips, and they won’t have those delicious big air bubbles.

    If you want them to puff up some, brush the tortillas with water or dip them in water before air frying, as shown in the video below.

    1. Preheat air fryer to 350 ℉.
    2. If you want the chips to have air bubbles, generously brush the flour tortillas, front and back, with water. You can also dip them in a shallow bowl of water.
    3. Next, brush each tortilla, front and back, with oil or coat with cooking spray.
    4. Slice the oiled flour tortillas into triangles with a knife or pizza cutter.
    5. Place the tortilla wedges in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, until brown and crispy. Depending on your air fryer, you may need to flip the chips halfway through.
    6. Remove from the air fryer and sprinkle immediately with coarse salt.

    Air fryer cooking times may vary. I use a Ninja Foodi Grill 5 in 1, and it takes between 5-6 minutes to make homemade tortilla chips in it.

    What to Serve with Homemade Tortilla Chips

    Serve with your favorite salsa or dip. These chips go great with my Corn & Squash Calabacitas, and I also love them with this spicy and sweet corn salsa recipe from How Sweet It Is.

    I would also serve them with this Slow Cooker Chili Cheese Dip.

    You know what would also be great with these chips? Homemade guacamole.

    My fresh-from-the-freezer recipe is a great way to use up leftover avocado that is in danger of turning brown in the fridge. (FYI, this Guac-Lock storage container is a great way to store guacamole and prevent browning.)

    Storage & Reheating

    These tortilla chips are best when served hot out of the fryer. You can store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week.

    Reheat leftovers in the oven or an air fryer at 300℉ until hot, about 5 minutes.

    flour tortilla chips with sea salt on parchment

    More Snack Recipes

    If you liked this tortilla chips recipe, try these other snack and party favorites.

    bowl of spicy saltines firecrackers appetizer
    taco wonton cups on a baking pan
    Baked Jalapeño Poppers just out of the oven on a baking sheet
    potato chips topped with cheese and onions in an iron skillet
    • No-Bake Spicy Fire Crackers
    • Taco Wonton Cup Appetizers
    • Baked Pimento Cheese Jalapeno Poppers
    • Honey & Blue Cheese Kettle Chips

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    fried flour tortilla chips with corn salsa

    🎥 Recipe Card & Video

    flour tortilla chips with corn salsa

    Homemade Flour Tortilla Chips

    These chips are seriously delicious. They’re crunchy yet slightly chewy, salty with a touch of sweetness with little air pockets that make the perfect salsa delivery system.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American, Mexican
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 152 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 6 flour tortillas
    • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
    • sea salt

    Instructions
     

    • Use a knife or pizza cutter to slice the flour tortillas into eighths. 
    • Heat vegetable oil in a skillet or deep fryer over medium high heat. 
    • When the oil is hot, drop tortilla triangles into the hot oil and cook until golden on each side. Remove and drain on paper towels, sprinkling liberally with sea salt or coarse kosher salt while the chips are still warm.
    • Fry tortilla chips in batches, being careful not to crowd the pan. As the oil heats, you may need to reduce the temperature to prevent chips from burning or browning too quickly.

    Video

    Notes

    To Make in the Air Fryer

    • Preheat air fryer to 350 ℉.
    • If you want the chips to have air bubbles, generously brush the flour tortillas, front and back, with water. You can also dip them in a shallow bowl of water.
    • Brush each tortilla, front and back, with oil or coat with cooking spray.
    • Slice the tortillas into triangles with a knife or pizza cutter.
    • Place tortilla wedges in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, until brown and crispy. Depending on your air fryer, you may need to flip the chips halfway through.
    • Remove from the air fryer and sprinkle immediately with coarse salt.

     

    Storage & Reheating Instructions

    Best served hot, tortilla chips can be stored for up to a week in an air tight container in the pantry.
    Reheat in the oven or an air fryer at 300℉ until hot, about 5 minutes.
     
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 152kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 205mgPotassium: 45mgSugar: 1gCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Russell Burton

      October 19, 2023 at 3:04 am

      5 stars
      I’m going to try a little cinnamon sugar the next time I make these

      Reply
      • Atta Girl Amy

        November 09, 2023 at 12:40 pm

        Ooh, great idea!

        Reply
    2. Melissa

      May 29, 2023 at 7:17 pm

      5 stars
      Easy to do! I used carb free tortillas and this worked well. Thanks!

      Reply
    3. Bonita

      January 08, 2022 at 9:39 pm

      5 stars
      OMG how can something so simple be so good – amazing!

      Reply
    4. Chris elliot

      April 05, 2020 at 11:02 am

      I’m going to try these using the Carb Control (4g net carbs per tortilla, Mission brand) we have been doing keto for two months and have missed chips and salsa sooooooooo much!! We were ecstatic when we found these, game changer!!!

      Reply
      • Atta Girl Amy

        April 21, 2020 at 4:51 pm

        Let me know how these turn out with the carb control tortillas.

        Reply
    5. Quinn Caudill

      February 16, 2016 at 11:29 am

      Love homemade tortilla chips and these look amazing. Thanks for sharing with us at Throwback Thursday. Can’t wait to see what you bring to the party this Thursday at 7:00.

      Reply
    6. Michelle

      February 07, 2016 at 10:56 pm

      We just made salsa yesterday… I guess I will have to try these tomorrow. Thanks for sharing 🙂

      Reply
    7. Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      January 16, 2014 at 8:57 am

      these – the camper – the wine – and we are set to party!
      Kelly

      Reply
    8. Jane @ Cottage at the Crossroads

      January 15, 2014 at 10:45 pm

      Amy, I can vouch for these when you say they are the best tortilla chips that you’ll ever eat! Once I start making these, I cannot stop and I have put them in salads, soups, etc. Right now I’m cutting out carbs, but when I go back to eating some, I’ll have to make these again! Sooooo good!

      Reply
      • Atta Girl Amy

        January 21, 2014 at 9:03 pm

        Yep — these are definitely not healthy or diet friendly. But I think I may have to make a batch tomorrow to go with homemade chili and this snow we’re getting. Hope you’re staying warm and dry in S.C.

        Reply
    9. Marty Walden

      January 14, 2014 at 9:02 am

      Great job! They do look delicious. Can’t wait to see how your pics continue to improve with Lightroom! It’s the best!

      Reply
    10. Tanya

      January 14, 2014 at 3:03 am

      These look fantastic, Pinning!!

      xo, Tanya

      Reply
    11. Yvonne @ StoneGable

      January 14, 2014 at 1:03 am

      Why am I reading this a 1:00 am? Now I am so hungry for tortillas and guac. Wonderful, yummy post!

      Reply
    12. Barb @ The Everyday Home

      January 14, 2014 at 12:40 am

      Are these carbless per chance? OMgoodness they looks delish. My fave crunchy snack food is chips and homemade salsa.
      I gotta try this. Thanks for sharing. xxoo, B

      Reply
      • Atta Girl Amy

        January 21, 2014 at 9:15 pm

        Absolutely no carbs or calories. You can trust me. I am often mistaken for Elle McPherson, you know, so I would not lead you astray in the diet department. 🙂

        Reply

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