Homemade Deep Fried Tortilla Chips Food

FRIED TORTILLA CHIPS

Steps:

• Arrange 8 corn tortillas in a stack and cut into 6 equal wedges.
• Pour about 1/2 inch salad oil in a deep 2 or 3-quart pan and set on medium-high to high heat.
• When oil is hot enough to make a piece of tortilla sizzle, add tortilla pieces, a handful at a time, and stir to separate.
• Cook until crisp (1 to 1-1/2 minutes); lift from oil with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

TORTILLA CHIPS

Steps:

• Pour the oil into a large heavy-bottomed pot to a depth of about 2 inches. Place a deep-frying thermometer in the pot. Heat the oil over medium heat to 360 degrees F.
• Meanwhile, stack the tortillas, and cut the pile into sixths to make chips.
• Raise the heat to high. Working in batches, fry the chips, turning them with a skimmer or slotted spoon, until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chips to a paper towel-lined pan to drain. (Return the oil to the proper temperature between batches.) Cool and season with salt. Serve.

FRIED FLOUR TORTILLA CHIPS

Steps:

• Pour 1/4 to 1/2 inch oil in a heavy 10-inch skillet; bring oil to 360 degrees F (182 degrees C) over medium-high heat, about 8 minutes.
• Working in batches, gently arrange tortillas in the hot oil using a slotted spoon; cook, frequently turning tortillas with the slotted spoon, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove chips with slotted spoon and place a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

HOMEMADE TORTILLA CHIPS

Steps:

• With a pastry brush, paint a very light coating of oil on one side of each tortilla.
• Stack the tortillas greased side up in an even pile.
• With a sharp, heavy knife (or serrated knife) cut the stack in half, then into quarters, then into eighths.
• Separate the pieces and arrange them greased side up on a lightly oiled baking sheet.
• Toast the chips in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 10 minutes or until they are crisp and just beginning to brown lightly; watch them closely so they don't become over baked.

BAKED TORTILLA CHIPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Cut each tortilla into 8 chip sized wedges and arrange the wedges in a single layer on a cookie sheet.
• In a mister, combine the oil and lime juice. Mix well and spray each tortilla wedge until slightly moist.
• Combine the cumin, chili powder and salt in a small bowl and sprinkle on the chips.
• Bake for about 7 minutes. Rotate the pan and bake for another 8 minutes or until the chips are crisp, but not too brown. Serve with salsas, garnishes or guacamole.

HOMEMADE TORTILLA CHIPS

Steps:

• Frying method:
• Heat a * inch oil in a large skillet. Stack tortillas and cut into 6 pieces with 3 cuts of a knife. Carefully place tortilla pieces into oil and fry until they puff. Remove from oil and let drain on paper towels.
• Baking method:
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Brush whole tortillas with oil and cut into chips. Place on baking sheet and bake in oven for 5 minutes. Flip tortillas and bake for 5 more minutes. Cool and store in airtight container.

FRIED TORTILLA CHIPS

Steps:

• Pour the oil into a large pot, to a depth of 2 to 3 inches, and heat to 375 degrees. Test by dropping in a piece of tortilla. If it bubbles immediately and rises to the surface, the oil is ready.
• Fry the wedges a handful at a time, stirring to separate, until very lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove with a strainer or slotted spoon, shaking off excess oil, and transfer to paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with salt while still warm, and continue frying in batches.

HOMEMADE TORTILLA CHIPS

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy pot.
• While waiting, stack tortillas in an even pile. With a sharp, heavy knife (or serrated knife) cut the stack in half, then into quarters, then into eighths.
• When oil is very hot, drop tortilla triangles in oil a few at a time. Fry for 2-3 minutes or until turn lightly brown and crisp.
• Place in colander and sprinkle salt over chips. Shake lightly.

HOMEMADE SALSA AND FRIED TORTILLA CHIPS WITH SEASONING - DEEN

Steps:

• Salsa:.
• Combine all ingredients, and any extra ingredients you may want to add, in a large glass bowl.
• Stir well with a spoon.
• Cover with plastic wrap and chill until serving time.
• Tortilla Chips:.
• Arrange the tortillas in a stack and cut into 6 equal wedges.
• Pour about 1-inch of oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat to 350 degrees F on a deep-fat frying thermometer.
• Fry just a few at a time, turning occasionally, until crisp and lightly browned, about 1 minute.
• Drain on paper towels; sprinkle lightly with salt, if desired.
• Store in an airtight container.
• House Seasoning:.
• Mix ingredients together and flavor chips to taste.
• Store leftover seasoning in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

HOMEMADE TORTILLA CHIPS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix salt and chili powder. Cut each tortilla into 4 wedges. In an electric skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 350°. Fry chips, several at a time, 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels., Transfer chips to a large bowl; sprinkle with salt mixture and gently toss to coat.

NO-FRY TORTILLA CHIPS

Steps:

• Immerse tortillas one at a time in water. Let drain briefly, then lay flat.
• If desired, sprinkle tops lightly with salt.
• Cut each tortilla into 6 to 8 wedges.
• Cover a nonstick baking sheet with a single layer of tortilla wedges, salt side up. Place close together but do not overlap.
• Bake in a 500 F oven for 4 minutes. Turn with a spatula; then continue to bake until golden brown and crisp, an additional 3 minutes for corn tortillas and 1 minute for flour tortillas.
• (Store in an airtight bag until ready to serve.).