Fried Tortilla Chips

Name: Fried Tortilla Chips
Ingredients: Vegetable oil for deep frying; 12 large corn tortillas (recipe below), or use storebought, cut into 6 wedges each; 1/2 teaspoon salt

3 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

Vegetable oil for deep frying
12 large corn tortillas (recipe below), or use storebought, cut into 6 wedges each
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1

Pour the oil into a large pot, to a depth of 2 to 3 inches, and heat to 375 degrees.
2

Test by dropping in a piece of tortilla.
3

If it bubbles immediately and rises to the surface, the oil is ready.
4

Fry the wedges a handful at a time, stirring to separate, until very lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes.
5

Remove with a strainer or slotted spoon, shaking off excess oil, and transfer to paper towels to drain.
6

Sprinkle with salt while still warm, and continue frying in batches.