11346 Basic Tortilla Chips 30 mins 30 mins 80 chips Wed Jan 02 12:19:00 -0800 2008 Wed Mar 05 16:53:20 -0800 2008 Medium Mexican CHOW http://www.chow.com/recipes/11346 Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:53:20 GMT Salty, crunchy corn chips Salty, crunchy corn chips that are begging to be dunked in salsa or topped with cheese for homemade nachos. Anyone who has snacked on freshly made tortilla chips can attest to their addictiveness and vast superiority to mass-market offerings. If you aren’t lucky enough to have high-quality tortilla chips available in your area, don’t fret because you can make your own with this recipe. It’s a bit of work, but you’ll earn plenty of friends. And it goes without saying that these are a natural pairing for guac and salsa.

What to buy: Use good-quality corn tortillas for this recipe. Though the mass-produced kinds are acceptable, these chips are just tastier made with Mexican-brand tortillas such as Guerrero.

Game plan: Chips can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

This recipe was featured as part of our Super Bowl for a Crowd menu.

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  • Heat oil in a large frying pan or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking or 350°F on a deep-frying thermometer, about 8 minutes. Meanwhile, line two large plates or baking sheets with paper towels and set aside.
  • When oil is hot, add a few handfuls of tortilla wedges, being careful not to overcrowd, and fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Remove chips with a slotted spoon to the paper-towel-lined plates or baking sheets and sprinkle with salt. (Check the oil temperature in between batches and adjust heat accordingly.) Repeat with remaining tortillas and serve.
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