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how to make homemade tortilla chips

May 25, 2015 by Abby

I try not to buy a lot of snack foods, specifically chips.  When there’s a bag of tortilla chips in the house, I tend to make nachos. A lot of nachos.

When I want to satisfy my craving for something crunchy and salty, I whip up a batch of homemade tortilla chips.

homemade tortilla chips are so easy to make! They're the perfect crunchy, salty, snack for when you don't want to keep a bag of the store-bought version around.


One of my favorite things about these chips is how they can be customized to suit any mood or meal. You can switch out the savory spices for sweet ones to make dessert nachos. You can skip the spice and use Italian seasonings for a fun twist.

homemade tortilla chips are so easy to make! They're the perfect crunchy, salty, snack for when you don't want to keep a bag of the store-bought version around.

homemade tortilla chips

(this recipe can be adapted to suit your ingredients and taste. For example, I usually use only one tortilla, but for a crowd you might use several. In addition, the cooking spray could be replaced with any kind of oil)

2 tortillas (I prefer flour; whatever your favorite is will work)
cooking spray
salt
spices of choice (sometime I use only salt; often, I add chili powder and garlic powder, too)

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray each side of each tortilla with cooking spray. Use a sharp knife or a pizza cutter to cut each tortilla into eight triangles. Transfer triangles to a foil-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with salt. Add any additional spices you’d like.

homemade tortilla chips are so easy to make! They're the perfect crunchy, salty, snack for when you don't want to keep a bag of the store-bought version around.

Bake for 6-10 minutes, or until chips are beginning to brown. These are delicious served warm, but they’re good at room temperature, too.

What seasonings will you top your tortilla chips with?

homemade tortilla chips are so easy to make! They're the perfect crunchy, salty, snack for when you don't want to keep a bag of the store-bought version around.

 

Filed Under: dinner, food, frugal living, in the kitchen, recipes, snack, supper — Tagged With: chips, frugal tip, homemade, snack, tortilla, tortilla chips

Comments

  1. Dana says

    May 25, 2015 at 10:26 am

    I love this! I can use my corn tortillas since I am gluten-free…so excited!

    • Abby says

      May 25, 2015 at 10:47 am

      Thanks, Dana! I make them with corn tortillas sometimes, too. Either way, they’re delicious!

  2. Kirsten Oliphant says

    May 25, 2015 at 12:32 pm

    These look great! Shared on Twitter and look forward to trying them!

    • Abby says

      May 25, 2015 at 1:18 pm

      Thank you for the comment and for the share, Kirsten!

  3. Beth Jenkins says

    May 25, 2015 at 6:31 pm

    These look so delicious!

    • Abby says

      May 25, 2015 at 7:21 pm

      Thank you, Beth!

  4. Ashley L says

    May 25, 2015 at 6:37 pm

    I regularly make dessert chips w/ cinnamon and sugar. Sometimes I serve them with apple slices and caramel drizzle. It’s a favorite family dessert!

    • Abby says

      May 25, 2015 at 7:22 pm

      Yum! I’m in need of something sweet tonight, so I might give that a try! Thanks for the idea!

  5. Stephanie @ Sustaining the Powers says

    May 25, 2015 at 9:37 pm

    I love this idea! I’ve always wondered how to make them myself. I pinned it to try later.

    • Abby says

      May 26, 2015 at 4:08 pm

      Thanks, Stephanie! They’re so tasty and they couldn’t be easier to make. Let me know what you think of the way they turn out!

  6. Katelyn says

    May 26, 2015 at 1:03 pm

    I love making my own tortilla chips! I like to experiment a bit with spices. My husband asks me to make them all the time.

    • Abby says

      May 27, 2015 at 3:19 pm

      My husband was skeptical the first time I made chips for him, but he’s definitely a believer now. I love playing around with new spice combinations, too 🙂

  7. Rosevine Cottage Girls says

    May 26, 2015 at 3:34 pm

    These look great! Will have to make a batch!

    • Abby says

      May 26, 2015 at 4:08 pm

      Thank you! Let me know how they turn out!

  8. Shauna says

    May 26, 2015 at 5:39 pm

    YUM! I’ve never even thought to make my own, and these look so good! And I agree, whenever we have chips, we make nachos! 🙂

    • Abby says

      May 27, 2015 at 3:19 pm

      Thank you, Shauna! You should definitely try them… they make great nachos!

  9. Helena says

    May 26, 2015 at 8:27 pm

    Wow, this is one to bookmark, pin, and save! Thanks!

    • Abby says

      May 27, 2015 at 3:17 pm

      Thanks, Helena! Have a great Wednesday!

  10. Catherine Holt says

    May 26, 2015 at 10:23 pm

    We have got into a bit of a habit eating nacho’s….pretty much every weekend….oops!

    Love this idea….super tasty 🙂

    • Abby says

      May 27, 2015 at 3:16 pm

      It’s a weekly occurrence for me, too, if I keep them in the house. When I make my own, I usually end up eating them with salsa. A much healthier option!

  11. Farrah says

    May 27, 2015 at 8:23 pm

    Ooo, I’ve never tried making my own tortilla chips, but I love that these are baked (and also how simple it is! <3!)! 😀 Definitely gonna have to try this out sometime!

    • Abby says

      May 28, 2015 at 7:59 am

      Thanks, Farrah! I feel so much less guilt eating them because they’re baked. Let me know what you think when you make them!

  12. Zan says

    May 30, 2015 at 4:11 pm

    This recipe looks tasty. I have loads of tortillas at home and may even try this. Thanks for a customizable recipe!

    • Abby says

      May 30, 2015 at 4:43 pm

      Thank you, Zan! This is a great way to use up tortillas! I hope you try it, and I hope you let me know what you think of it!

  13. Julie says

    November 29, 2015 at 6:39 am

    What a great idea!!! I just bought a ton of tortillas, so I’m definitely going to try this!

    • Abby says

      December 1, 2015 at 7:17 am

      Thanks, Julie! Let me know how you like them!

  14. Charlene Asay says

    May 11, 2016 at 10:35 am

    What a great idea to make your own tortilla chips. Sounds great and simple. Thanks for sharing with us all.

    • Abby says

      May 11, 2016 at 12:13 pm

      Thanks, Charlene! They’re so good and so easy.

  15. April R - Uncookie Cutter says

    May 17, 2016 at 2:17 pm

    YUM! I used to make some similar and then got lazy. You’ve inspired me to try again!

    • Abby says

      May 18, 2016 at 7:22 am

      I’m glad- homemade tortilla chips are so good!

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