Chipotle Lime Tortilla Chips
You’re going to immediately wonder why you don’t make these chipotle lime tortilla chips more often.
Have you ever been to a Mexican food restaurant where they serve chili powder on the tortilla chips?
I love this one restaurant that serves chili powder on their chips.
But it’s so distracting when having dinner with others because the minute I spot a chip with a clump of chili powder on it I’m dying to grab it for myself.
I’m hardly able to listen to the conversation because I’m plotting what chip I’m going to grab next.
And then the inevitable happens.
I’ve filled up on chips and I’m too full to eat my dinner.
About these Tortilla Chips:
The good news is that homemade tortilla chips are easy to make and can be easily spiced up by adding as much chili powder as you like.
As a bonus, these chips come with a splash of lime juice too.
I like using popcorn salt on chips because it’s finely grained and sticks to chips nicely.
Even when there are clumps of Chipotle chili powder on them!
Let’s check out the ingredients.
Corn tortillas, canola oil, Chipotle chili powder, lime juice, popcorn or regular salt
HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE
A printable recipe with the measurements and instructions is located at the bottom of this post.
Corn Tortillas:
Cut the tortillas into wedges.
Canola Oil:
Heat a small to medium-size skillet on low to medium heat and add the canola oil.
Fry:
Add a tortilla wedge in the oil and when the oil starts to bubble add more tortilla wedges.
Carefully watch the oil; if it gets too hot, lower the heat.
Once the bottom sides of the tortillas turn a golden color…
…using tongs, carefully turn them over.
Paper Towel-Lined Plate:
Once both sides of the chips are a golden color, remove them from the pan on to a paper towel-lined large plate.
Continue the process in batches with the remaining chips.
Lime Juice, Chili Powder and Salt:
Next,
drizzle lime juice on the chips…
…sprinkle Chipotle chili powder and…
…salt over chips.
In a large bowl, add the chips…
…and gently toss them so that the Chipotle powder and salt cover all sides.
Serve:
Serve with…
salsa…
…guacamole,
or just by themselves.
Remember to pick the ones with the most chili powder on them first before anyone else can.
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Chipotle Lime Tortilla Chips
Ingredients
- 6 corn tortillas, each cut into 6 wedges
- 1/2 cup canola oil amount may vary depending on the size of the skillet
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon Chipotle chili powder
- 5 dashes popcorn or regular salt or salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat a small to medium-size skillet on low to medium heat and add the canola oil. Add a tortilla wedge in the oil and when the oil starts to bubble add more tortilla wedges.
- Carefully watch the oil; if it gets too hot, lower the heat. Once the bottom sides of the tortillas turn a golden color, using tongs, carefully turn them over.
- Once both sides of the chips are a golden color, remove them from the pan on to a paper towel-lined large plate. Continue the process in batches with the remaining chips.
- Drizzle lime juice on the chips. Sprinkle Chipotle chili powder and salt on the chips.
- In a large bowl, add the chips and gently toss them so that the Chipotle powder and salt cover all sides. Serve with guacamole, salsa, or by themselves.
Serving Options
Serve these chips as a snack, side dish, appetizer or as a finger food on game day.
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