Corn Tortilla Chips

Cinco de Mayo - World Cuisine

Here's a simple recipe for making corn tortilla chips spiced only with salt. The chips may alternately be prepared by baking the tortilla wedges in a 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 5 minutes, or until crisp.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 72 chips

Corn Tortilla Chips

Ingredients

1 quart oil for frying

1 (12 ounce) package corn tortillas

cut into 6 wedges each

salt to taste

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Directions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large heavy saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

In small batches fry the corn tortilla wedges until crisp. Remove from heat and drain on paper towels. Salt to taste while warm.

Nutritional Information

Corn Tortilla Chips

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 125.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.6g 3%

Carbohydrates: 12.5g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 1.8g 7%

Sugars: 0.2g

Fat: 8.1g 13%

Saturated Fat: 1.1g 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 0.6IU

Niacin Equivalents: 0.6mg 5%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 4%

Folate: 1.4mcg

Calcium: 22.7mg 2%

Iron: 0.3mg 2%

Magnesium: 20.2mg 7%

Potassium: 52.1mg 2%

Sodium: 12.6mg 1%

Calories From Fat: 73.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.