Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsTico's of LincolnChips And Salsa Recipe

Chips And Salsa Recipe

Inspired by Tico's of Lincoln
Time45m
Serves4

Crispy tortilla chips served with house-made salsa.

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Ingredients

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For the Tortilla Chips

For the House-Made Salsa

Method

Preparing the Tortilla Chips

  1. 1

    Cutting the Tortillas

    Stack the corn tortillas and cut them into triangles. You can cut them in half and then each half into thirds to create chips.

  2. 2

    Heating the Oil

    In a large pot or deep skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). You can test the oil by dropping in a small piece of tortilla; if it bubbles and rises, it's ready.

  3. 3

    Frying the Chips

    Carefully add a handful of tortilla triangles to the hot oil. Fry them for about 2-3 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Avoid overcrowding the pot.

  4. 4

    Draining and Seasoning

    Using a slotted spoon, remove the chips from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Immediately sprinkle the chips with salt to taste.

Preparing the House-Made Salsa

  1. 5

    Chopping the Vegetables

    Dice the ripe tomatoes, red onion, and jalapeño pepper (removing seeds if desired) into small pieces. Finely chop the cilantro.

  2. 6

    Mixing the Salsa

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

  3. 7

    Seasoning the Salsa

    Add salt and black pepper to the salsa mixture. Stir well to combine all the flavors.

  4. 8

    Chilling the Salsa

    Cover the salsa and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

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