Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsAyAyAy! Mexican CuisineChips And Salsa Recipe

Chips And Salsa Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Crispy tortilla chips served with homemade salsa.

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Chips

Salsa

Method

Chips

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tortillas

    Cut the corn tortillas into triangles, each tortilla should be cut into 6-8 pieces.

  2. 2

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet or deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). You can test the oil by dropping in a small piece of tortilla; it should sizzle upon contact.

  3. 3

    Fry the Chips

    Carefully add a handful of the tortilla triangles into the hot oil. Fry them for about 2-3 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy. Make sure not to overcrowd the pan.

  4. 4

    Drain and Season

    Remove the chips from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. While they are still hot, sprinkle with salt to taste.

Salsa

  1. 5

    Chop the Vegetables

    Finely dice the tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, and chop the cilantro. Be sure to remove the seeds from the jalapeño if you prefer a milder salsa.

  2. 6

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a medium bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and jalapeño.

  3. 7

    Add Lime Juice and Salt

    Squeeze the juice of one whole lime over the salsa mixture and add 1 teaspoon of salt. Stir well to combine all ingredients.

  4. 8

    Taste and Adjust

    Taste the salsa and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt or lime juice to suit your preference.

More from AyAyAy! Mexican Cuisine