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Best Totopos Caseros Recipe (Homemade Corn Tortilla Chips)

by Lola Dweck
Homemade totopos pair perfectly with guacamole, red or green salsa, pico de gallo, and also make the best crispy chilaquiles.
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6
Calories 278 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup oil (I prefer vegetable or safflower oil)
  • 12 corn tortillas (old, stale tortillas work best)
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • paprika optional

Instructions
 

  • Prepare tortillas. Using a sharp knife, cut tortillas into triangles. You can cut them into fourths for larger chips, or eighths for smaller chips.
  • Fry tortillas. Prepare oil on medium-high heat in a large cast-iron or non-stick skillet. Allow oil to get very hot. Test one chip to make sure it sizzles when placed in the oil .Working in batches, add tortilla triangles one by one to the pan in a single layer. You will want to use tongs for this step because the oil is hot!Fry until golden and crispy, approximately 1-2 minutes on each side. Add more oil if necessary.
  • Drain and enjoy. Transfer chips to a paper towel-lined plate and season immediately with salt and optional paprika while still hot.
    I love these totopos caseros with guacamole, red, yellow, or green salsa, pico de gallo, mango salsa, and even use them to make deliciously crispy chilaquiles.

A Note from Lola

TIPS AND TRICKS

  • Old, stale tortillas work best for this recipe.
  • While most frying oils work well, I prefer vegetable or safflower for frying totopo chips because they come out light and crispy, without absorbing too much oil.
 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR BAKING OR AIF FRYING

If you prefer to bake or air-fry your chips instead of frying them in oil:
  • Preheat oven or air-fryer to 350°F (175°C). 
  • Lightly brush each side of the tortilla with oil, and then sprinkle with salt, or desired seasonings. 
  • Cut corn tortillas into triangles. 
  • Arrange on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 5-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp. 
  • Keep an eye on your chips to prevent overcooking, as cooking times may vary based on the specific oven or air-fryer model.

Nutrition

Serving: 12gCalories: 278kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 3gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.1gSodium: 411mgPotassium: 97mgFiber: 3gSugar: 0.5gVitamin A: 1IUCalcium: 42mgIron: 1mg
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