Jul 14 2026
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Chips And Salsa Recipe

Inspired by El Azteca
Time30m
Serves4

Crispy tortilla chips with fresh salsa

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Ingredients

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Chips

Salsa

Method

Chips

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tortillas

    Cut each corn tortilla into 8 equal triangles to form chips.

  2. 2

    Heat the Oil

    In a deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  3. 3

    Fry the Chips

    Carefully add the tortilla triangles to the hot oil in batches, frying them until they are golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch.

  4. 4

    Drain the Chips

    Use a slotted spoon to remove the chips from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Sprinkle with salt while still hot.

Salsa

  1. 5

    Chop the Vegetables

    Dice the tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño pepper (removing seeds if you prefer less heat), and chop the cilantro finely.

  2. 6

    Mix the Salsa

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

  3. 7

    Add Lime and Salt

    Pour in the lime juice and sprinkle with salt. Mix well to combine all ingredients.

  4. 8

    Taste and Adjust

    Taste the salsa and adjust salt or lime juice if necessary. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes for flavors to meld.

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