Jul 14 2026

Chips & Salsa Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Make Chips & Salsa Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Chips

Method

Chips

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tortillas

    Stack the corn tortillas and cut them into triangle-shaped wedges. Each tortilla can be cut into 8 pieces.

  2. 2

    Heat the Oil

    In a large frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.

  3. 3

    Fry the Chips

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

  4. 4

    Drain the Chips

    Using a slotted spoon, remove the chips from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Sprinkle with salt while they are still hot.

Salsa

  1. 5

    Chop the Vegetables

    Dice the fresh tomatoes, onion, and jalapeño pepper. Remove the seeds from the jalapeño if you prefer less heat.

  2. 6

    Mix the Salsa

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

  3. 7

    Season the Salsa

    Add lime juice, salt, and black pepper to the mixture. Stir well to combine all ingredients.

  4. 8

    Let it Rest

    Allow the salsa to sit for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld together before serving.

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