Jul 14 2026
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Chips And Salsa Recipe

Inspired by TACOCAT
Time30m
Serves4

Crispy tortilla chips served with homemade salsa.

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Ingredients

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For the Tortilla Chips

For the Salsa

Method

For the Tortilla Chips

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tortillas

    Stack the corn tortillas and cut them into triangles. You can cut each tortilla into 6 wedges for bite-sized 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). You can test the oil by dropping a small piece of tortilla in; it should sizzle immediately.

  3. 3

    Fry the Chips

    Carefully add the tortilla triangles to the hot oil in batches. Fry them for about 2-3 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

  4. 4

    Season the Chips

    While the chips are still hot, sprinkle salt over them to taste.

For the Salsa

  1. 5

    Chop the Ingredients

    Dice the tomatoes, onion, and jalapeño pepper. If you prefer less heat, remove the seeds from the jalapeño before dicing. Roughly chop the fresh cilantro.

  2. 6

    Mix the Salsa

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, and cilantro. Squeeze the juice of the lime over the mixture.

  3. 7

    Season the Salsa

    Add salt to the salsa and mix well to combine all flavors. Adjust the seasoning if necessary.

  4. 8

    Chill the Salsa

    Let the salsa sit for at least 15 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld. You can also refrigerate it if you prefer a colder salsa.

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