Taco Chips Recipe

Inspired by Taco Kat

Time45m

Serves4

Crispy tortilla chips served with house-made salsa.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Tortillas
Stack the corn tortillas and cut them into quarters to create triangles.
2
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
3
Fry the Chips
Add a handful of tortilla triangles to the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 2-3 minutes 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
Season the Chips
While still hot, sprinkle the fried chips with salt to taste.

5
Prepare the Vegetables
Dice the fresh tomatoes, finely chop the red onion, and jalapeño pepper (remove seeds for less heat if desired).
6
Mix the Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, chopped red onion, jalapeño, and chopped cilantro.
7
Add Lime Juice and Season
Pour the lime juice over the mixture, add salt, and stir everything together until well combined.
8
Chill the Salsa
Cover and let the salsa sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.