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Bowl of Tortilla Strips next to a salad and bowl of chili garnished with Tortilla Strips.
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Homemade Tortilla Strips

Homemade Tortilla Strips are fast and easy to make and are a perfect crispy topper to salads, burritos and more. Only THREE ingredients!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican/Spanish
Keyword: Side, Side Dish, Tortilla Strips
Servings: 24
Calories: 111kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Ingredients

  • 12 corn tortillas
  • oil for frying
  • Kosher salt

Instructions

  • Cut tortillas into strips using a pizza cutter. You can cut 2-3 at a time pretty easily.
    Cutting board with a pizza cutter and sliced corn tortillas for Tortilla Strips.
  • Heat oil in a deep dryer, large skillet or frying pan. When oil reaches 350-375 degrees F, place strips into hot oil and fry until they become crispy.
    Frying Tortilla Strips in a pan with oil.
  • Remove from oil with tongs or a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel. Sprinkle with salt after each batch.
    Salting fresh hot Tortilla Strips in a dish lined with a paper towel.

Notes

    • Store in an airtight container or bag for about a week. Any longer than that and they can taste stale.
    • You can also freeze the tortilla strips; they'll stay nice and fresh in the freezer for up to a month. Pull out a handful when you're making a salad or a bowl of soup.
    • Try cutting the tortillas into fourths (triangles) to make tortilla chips.
    • You can also use flour tortillas instead of corn, the consistency just won't be quite the same.
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Nutrition

Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg