Ingredients
Ingredients
- 12 corn tortillas (white or yellow)
- 2 tablespoons neutral or light-tasting oil (olive oil, canola oil, or avocado oil)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (about 1 lime, plus more for topping)
- 1 teaspoon fine salt (plus more for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375℉ to prepare for baking the tortilla chips.
- Prepare Lime Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the oil, lime juice, and salt, mixing thoroughly to create a flavorful brush-on dressing for the tortillas.
- Brush Tortillas: Evenly brush the lime and oil mixture on both sides of each tortilla to ensure every chip will be infused with flavor and achieve a crispy texture when baked.
- Cut Tortillas: Stack the brushed tortillas, then slice into triangles—either 4 large chips per tortilla or 6 smaller chips depending on your preference.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the tortilla triangles in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Use multiple sheets if needed to avoid overlapping and to ensure even baking.
- Bake Until Golden: Bake on the center rack of the oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the chips turn a beautiful golden brown and become crisp.
- Cool and Season: Allow the chips to cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes, then sprinkle additional salt and a squeeze of lime juice over them if desired for extra brightness and seasoning.
Notes
- Use fresh corn tortillas for best texture and flavor.
- Adjust the size of the chips by slicing into 4 or 6 triangles depending on your snack preference.
- Watch the chips closely in the last few minutes to prevent burning as ovens vary.
- Store leftover chips in an airtight container to maintain crispness.
- For a spicy twist, sprinkle with chili powder before baking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
