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Tortilla Strips

Crispy Tortilla Strips: Easy 3-Ingredient Snack Magic

Discover how to make homemade Tortilla Strips that are quick, delicious, and versatile for snacks, soups, and salads.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Strips
  • 6 pieces Corn Tortillas Any brand or homemade will do!
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Can be replaced with sea salt.
  • 1 spray Olive Oil Spray Or use Olive Oil.
  • ½ cup Vegetable or Canola Oil Essential for frying.

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • large skillet
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easy & Crispy 3-Ingredient Tortilla Strips
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F, preferably using the convection setting for even cooking.
  2. Lay your corn tortillas flat on a clean surface. Lightly spray with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt.
  3. Place tortillas on a baking sheet and bake for 6 minutes, then rotate and bake for another 6 minutes.
  4. Heat vegetable or canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, about ½ inch deep.
  5. Stack tortillas, cut in half and then into ½-inch strips.
  6. Fry strips in small batches for about 3-5 minutes, turning until golden brown.
  7. Sprinkle hot strips with kosher salt and let cool before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store cooled tortilla strips in an airtight container. They stay crispy for up to a week.

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