Description
These homemade Tortilla Strips are a simple and customizable addition to your meals, offering a satisfying crunch. Whether baked or fried, these crispy strips are perfect for soups, salads, or as a snack. Quick to prepare with minimal ingredients, these tortilla strips can be seasoned to your liking, giving you a healthier and fresher alternative to store-bought options.
Ingredients
Corn or flour tortillas
Oil (vegetable, canola, or olive oil)
Salt
Instructions
Baked Tortilla Strips:
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Stack tortillas, cut into halves, and slice each half into ½-inch strips.
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Lightly brush or spray strips with oil and sprinkle with salt.
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Spread strips in a single layer on a baking sheet.
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Bake for 6 minutes, rotate the pan, and bake for another 6 minutes until golden and crisp.
Fried Tortilla Strips:
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Heat about ½ inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Once the oil reaches 340°F (170°C), add tortilla strips in batches, frying until golden and crispy, about 30 seconds to 1 minute per batch.
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Remove strips with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
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Sprinkle with salt immediately after frying.
Notes
For seasoned strips, add chili powder, cumin, or garlic powder to the oil.
For a sweet version, sprinkle cinnamon and sugar on the strips before baking or frying.
Store cooled strips in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
