Baked corn tortilla chips are a healthy version of the chips you buy at the store. They’re seasoned with olive oil and spices to create a delicious snack chip.
I don’t have a big sweet tooth but man I love a good salty snack! And my baked corn tortilla chips couldn’t be easier and more versatile to make! I love flavoring them with smoked paprika and cumin, but I’m free to be creative. Increase the heat with cayenne pepper or keep it mild with garlic powder. While traditional fried tortilla chips are high in fat and calories (and so addictive), my healthier baked version is just over 100 calories per serving!
Ingredients
- Corn Tortillas: Corn tortillas are gluten-free and, compared to flour, contain more fiber and whole grains than delicious chips.
- Olive oil: So that the chips are nice and crispy and the spices stick.
- Spices: You could keep it simple and just add salt and some pepper or spice things up like I did by adding cumin and smoked paprika powder.
How to Make Baked Corn Tortilla Chips
Start your baked corn tortilla chips by cutting your tortillas into triangles. In my opinion, the quickest way is to stack the tortillas and use a very sharp knife or pizza cutter.
Once all the triangles are cut, toss them in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil.
Then sprinkle in your flavoring, my choice is cumin, smoked paprika, and salt and pepper.
You don’t want to overfill the bowl, so don’t worry if you have to work in multiple batches.
Then mix the tortilla triangles well, making sure they are evenly coated with the oil and spices. Don’t be afraid to use your hands!
Once covered, spread your chips evenly on prepared baking sheets and place in the oven at 350C for about 15 minutes.
Serve with your favorite salsa or dip, or make a plate of nachos and enjoy your baked corn tortilla chips!
Frequently asked Questions:
Why are my baked tortilla chips chewy?
If you want to make sure your chips don’t get soggy or chewy, they need to be laid out in a single layer in the oven to prevent steam build-up. Otherwise they won’t get crispy.
What can you put on tortilla chips?
To make them sweeter, you can use cinnamon sugar. For a spicy kick, I would add ancho chili powder.
How long do fresh tortilla chips keep?
Stored in an airtight container, the chips should keep for up to a week.
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Perfect for an afternoon snack or entertaining friends and family, you’re sure to love my Baked Corn Tortilla Chips.
No fork required.
Baked corn tortilla chips
Corn tortillas are a healthy version of the chips you buy at the store. They’re baked with olive oil and spices for an addictive snack chip.
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Servings:
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line two baking sheets with foil.
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Using a pizza cutter, cut the tortillas into 8 triangles by quartering then eighth. Put in a bowl.
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Drizzle the olive oil and spices over the tortilla triangles and mix well so all the tortillas are evenly coated with the oil and spices. Don’t be afraid to use your hands!
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Divide the tortillas evenly between both baking sheets, spreading them out so they form an even layer.
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Bake for 15-18 minutes or until brown. (Varies by oven.)
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Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Portion: 8thcrispsCalories: 117kcalCarbohydrates: 17.3GProtein: 1.8GFat: 4.8GSaturated Fatty Acids: 0.5GPolyunsaturated fat: 4.3GSodium: 300mgFiber: 2.7GSugar: 1.6G