Chips & Guacamole Recipe
House Made Tortilla Chips with Fresh Guacamole
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Ingredients
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Chips
Guacamole
Method
Chips
- 1
Prepare the Tortillas
Stack the corn tortillas and cut them into triangles.
- 2
Heat the Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, pour in the vegetable oil and heat over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 3
Fry the Chips
Carefully add a few tortilla triangles to the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- 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.
Guacamole
- 5
Prepare the Avocados
Cut the ripe avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl.
- 6
- 7
Add Other Ingredients
Stir in lime juice, finely chopped red onion, diced tomato, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- 8
Taste and Adjust
Taste the guacamole and adjust seasoning with more salt or lime juice as needed.