• Making these tortilla chips is a straightforward process. It’s all about transforming simple ingredients into something extraordinary. Let’s jump into it!

Step 1: Preparing the Tortillas

• Start with your corn tortillas. Cut each tortilla into quarters. This should give you eight triangles from each tortilla.

Step 2: Prepping the Oil

• In a deep saucepan or a heavy skillet, pour in your chosen frying oil. You’ll need enough oil to submerge the chips, typically about three cups. Heat the oil to 350°F. A kitchen thermometer is a great tool here, but if you don’t have one, you can drop in a tiny piece of tortilla. If it sizzles vigorously, the oil is ready!

Step 3: Frying the Chips

• When the oil is at the right temperature, carefully add a handful of tortilla pieces. Fry them for about 2-3 minutes, keeping an eye on them. They should turn golden and crispy.

Step 4: Draining the Chips

• Once they’re fried to perfection, use a slotted spoon to remove the chips from the oil. Place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.

Step 5: Seasoning

• While the chips are still hot, zest them up! Sprinkle the kosher salt and add chili powder if desired. For an extra zing, immediately drizzle with lime juice and toss gently.

Step 6: Cooling

• Let the chips sit for a couple of minutes. This allows them to cool and reach the perfect crisp.