Equipment
Ingredients
Main
- 1 tortilla wrap
- 5 ml vegetable oil
- 1 g salt, to taste
Nutrition (per serving)
Nutrition is estimated per serving. Nutrients without complete source data are omitted.
Full nutrition
- Calories
- 175 kcal
- Protein
- 3 g
- Carbohydrates
- 22 g
- Fat
- 8 g
- Fiber
- 1 g
- Sugar
- 1 g
- Sodium
- 478 mg
- Saturated Fat
- 0 g
- Trans Fat
- 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat
- 4 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat
- 1 g
- Potassium
- 0 mg
- Calcium
- 0 mg
- Iron
- 1.6 mg
- Magnesium
- 0 mg
- Vitamin E
- 1.1 mg
Sources: Aggregated Public Data, USDA FoodData Central
Method
Preheat the oven to 170°C (338°F).
Slice the tortilla wrap into 5cm strips, then cut the strips diagonally into triangles.
Place the tortilla triangles in a bowl, add the oil, and toss until the pieces are lightly coated.
Arrange the oiled triangles in a single layer on a baking tray and sprinkle with salt.
Bake the triangles for 6 minutes at 170°C (338°F).
Shake the tray to move the pieces around, then bake for another 3 minutes until golden-brown.
Remove from the oven and allow the crisps to cool completely on the tray before serving.
Chef's Notes
- For extra flavor, consider brushing the tortilla triangles with a light coating of olive oil infused with garlic powder, chili powder, or cumin before baking.
- Ensure the tortilla triangles are in a single layer on the baking sheet; overcrowding will steam them rather than crisp them.
- Keep a close eye on the crisps during the final baking stage, as they can go from perfectly golden to burnt very quickly.
- Allow the crisps to cool completely on the baking sheet. They will continue to crisp up as they cool.
Storage
Reheating: Re-crisp in a 170°C (338°F) oven for 2 minutes if they become stale.
Troubleshooting
Crisps are chewy rather than crunchy
Cause: The triangles were overlapping on the tray or not baked long enough.
Fix: Return to the oven for 2-3 minutes at 170°C (338°F).
Prevention: Ensure triangles are in a single layer with no overlap.
Crisps are burnt or bitter
Cause: Oven temperature was too high or the tortillas were very thin.
Fix: Cannot be fixed
Prevention: Check the crisps 2 minutes before the timer ends.
Cultural Context
Tortilla chips, or totopos, are a staple in Mexican cuisine, believed to have originated in Mexico City. They are a versatile snack, often served as an appetizer with salsa, guacamole, or queso, and are a fundamental component of dishes like nachos.
