Crispy Homemade Tortilla Strips

Crispy Homemade Tortilla Strips

These crispy homemade tortilla strips are perfect for topping soups and salads. They're quick, easy, and oh so tasty too!

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword Crispy Fried Tortilla Strips, Homemade Tortilla Strips

Prep Time 8

Cook Time 6

Total Time 14

Servings servings

Calories 116kcal

Author Jenn Laughlin - Peas and Crayons

Ingredients

Instructions

Cut corn tortillas in half horizontally, then cut into thin vertical strips approx. a quarter of an inch wide.
Heat oil in a 10-inch cast iron skillet a small heavy-duty pot.
When oil reaches 340-345℉, gently add ⅓ of the tortilla strips into hot oil and fry until crispy and just slightly darkened in color. This will take approx. 30-60 seconds.
Remove from oil with slotted spoon or stainless steel kitchen tongs and place on a stack of a few paper towels to drain and immediately sprinkle with salt and any desired spices, like Tajin.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 for remaining batches. Tortilla strips will reach full crispiness once fully cooled.

Notes

The amount of oil used will vary based on the pot/skillet chosen for frying.

Additional flavor options:

salt, paprika, and garlic powder
Tajin chili lime seasoning (extra spicy or regular)
salt, garlic powder, chili powder, and cumin

Nutrition Facts below are estimated for a serving equal to one and a half tortilla's worth of tortilla strips using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!

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