Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBesito Mexican RestaurantChips & Salsa Recipe

Chips & Salsa Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Crispy tortilla chips served with salsa.

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Ingredients

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Chips

Salsa

Method

Chips

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tortillas

    Cut each corn tortilla into 6 wedges to form chips.

  2. 2

    Heat the Oil

    In a large frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until hot, around 350°F (175°C).

  3. 3

    Fry the Chips

    Carefully add the tortilla wedges in batches to the hot oil. Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy.

  4. 4

    Drain and Season

    Remove the chips with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Sprinkle with salt while still hot.

Salsa

  1. 5

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Dice the tomatoes and red onion into small pieces. Remove the seeds and finely chop the jalapeño pepper (adjust the amount to taste for spiciness).

  2. 6

    Mix the Salsa

    In a mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño pepper, and chopped cilantro.

  3. 7

    Season the Salsa

    Squeeze the juice of the lime over the mixture, add the salt, and stir well to combine all the ingredients.

  4. 8

    Let it Sit

    Allow the salsa to sit for at least 10 minutes to let the flavors meld together before serving.

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