Baked Tortilla Chips are one of those simple sides that make snack time and taco night so much better. They are crisp, light, and perfectly salty, and you can make a whole batch in the oven with just a few tortillas.
What I love most is how customizable they are. You can keep them classic with salt, or sprinkle on a little taco seasoning, garlic salt, or lime zest, and they are amazing with salsa, guacamole, or queso.
Keep it low calorie with tasty Cucumber Salsa or Pineapple Salsa.
Why we think you’ll love it:
- Save on calories. It’s time to bust out your favorite salsas and dips and enjoy a less guilty snack.
- Only 3 ingredients! Tortillas, olive oil, and salt; that’s all you need for crispy chips made right at home.
- Ready in no time. They are baked up and ready to enjoy in only 15 minutes!
Baked Tortilla Chips Ingredients
- Corn tortillas (5, or more as desired): Forms the base and crisp up beautifully in the oven. Use white or yellow corn tortillas.
- Olive oil: Helps the chips turn golden and crispy while adding flavor. Or use vegetable oil, coconut oil, or avocado oil.
- Kosher salt: Or other coarse salt enhances flavor and adds light texture. Sprinkle to taste. You can also use other seasonings such as taco seasoning, garlic salt, lemon salt, cumin, chili powder, or cinnamon.
How to Make Baked Tortilla Chips
PREP. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut each tortilla into six triangle-shaped wedges.
BAKE. Place the tortilla wedges in a single layer onto a cooling rack placed on top of a sheet pan. Spray or brush lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
Bake for about 6 minutes, then use tongs to turn wedges over – spray again with olive oil spray and sprinkle with salt and bake an additional 6 or so minutes until a light golden brown.
SEASON & SERVE. Sprinkle with more salt before serving. Serve with Salsa and other Appetizer Dips or with Taco Salad, Nacho Recipe, and Mexican Soups.
Kristyn’s Recipe Tips
- Stack and cut the tortillas quickly with a pizza cutter, it makes super even wedges that bake at the same speed.
- Do not overcrowd the rack, airflow is what makes them crisp, so keep them in a single layer.
- Start checking a minute early if your tortillas are thin, they can go from golden to too dark fast.
- To air fry: working in batches place the tortilla triangles in the air fryer basket. Spray with olive oil and air fry at 350°F for 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking.
Baked Tortilla Chips Recipe
Ingredients
- 5 corn tortillas, you can make more or less
- olive oil
- kosher salt, or other course salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cut each tortilla into six triangle-shaped wedges using a pizza cutter or sharp knife.
- Place the tortilla wedges in a single layer onto a cooling rack placed on top of a baking sheet. Spray or brush with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Bake for about 6 minutes, then use tongs to turn wedges over. Spray again with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake an additional 6 or so minutes until a light golden brown. Sprinkle with more salt before serving.
Notes
- Stack and cut the tortillas quickly with a pizza cutter, it makes super even wedges that bake at the same speed.
- Do not overcrowd the rack, airflow is what makes them crisp, so keep them in a single layer.
- Brush lightly or spray evenly with oil, too much oil can make them heavy instead of crisp.
- Start checking a minute early if your tortillas are thin, they can go from golden to too dark fast.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Store for 2-3 days in an airtight container. If the chips start getting soft, place them back in the oven at 375°F until crisp.
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This recipe was originally published April 2021.
This is a great healthy alternative to oil frying tortilla chips. They were not quite as crisp, but equally delicious.
I love how baking chips is a healthier method, but they still get just as crispy!
Really delicious! Thanks for the storage info too:)
These are so easy to make and they taste better than the store bought stuff!
A very easy way to make your chips healthier. Bake them! Not hard to do and they still have crunch.
I feel like I could eat more of these, since they are baked. More healthy, right?! Super easy to make, too!