Chips & Salsa Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Fresh tortilla chips served with house-made salsa.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Tortillas
Cut each corn tortilla into 6 equal triangles to form chips.
2
Heat the Oil
In a deep skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
3
Fry the Chips
Carefully add the tortilla triangles to the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch.
4
Drain the Chips
Remove the chips from the oil with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Sprinkle with salt while still warm.

5
Prepare the Ingredients
Chop the tomatoes, red onion, and jalapeño pepper finely. Remove seeds from the jalapeño for less heat if desired.
6
Mix the Salsa
In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño pepper, and fresh cilantro.
7
Season the Salsa
Add lime juice and salt to the mixture and stir well to combine all the ingredients.
8
Let it Rest
Allow the salsa to sit for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.