Cancun Corn Chips

8 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 12 whole corn tortillas (6-inch) cut into triangles (72 in all)
  • 2 cups corn oil
  • 1 cup olive oil, extra-virgin
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 dash cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup tequila
  • 1 whole limes juiced

Directions

  1. 1
    In a small bowl combine the salt, cayenne and black pepper; set aside.
  2. 2
    Heat the oil in a fryer to 350F (180C).
  3. 3
    Add tortilla triangles in batches of 10 to 15 and fry until light brown, about 3 minutes.
  4. 4
    Remove with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels.
  5. 5
    Immediately transfer to a plate and while still hot sprinkle with the tequila, lime juice and combined seasoned salt.
  6. 6
    Repeat with remaining tortilla triangles.
  7. 7
    Serve with any salsa or dip of your choice.

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