Perfect baked tortilla chips: crispy, crunchy, and guilt-free! Made with three simple ingredients, these chips are ideal for Mexican-inspired dishes, dips, snacks, and more.
Perfect Baked Tortilla Chips
Crispy, crunchy, and so tasty with your favorite dips—these baked tortilla chips are a healthier alternative to fried store-bought chips. They take just minutes to prepare and bake, and you can make them from flour, corn, or whole wheat tortillas.
If you haven’t tried making tortilla chips at home yet, this easy oven-baked method is a great place to start. If you already make them, consider this a friendly reminder to do it again!
Baked Tortilla Chips Ingredients
These homemade chips have crisp edges, crunchy centers, and a lightly buttery flavor when brushed with oil and sprinkled with salt. You only need three basic ingredients:
- Tortillas: Use flour tortillas for soft, slightly puffed chips, whole wheat for extra fiber, or corn tortillas for a more traditional corn chip texture.
- Salt: Coarse or flaky sea salt adds texture and an appealing burst of flavor; use as much as you prefer.
- Oil: A light coating of oil helps the chips brown and crisp. Extra virgin olive oil adds flavor, but neutral oils like avocado or canola work well too.
How to Bake Tortilla Chips
Follow these simple steps for evenly crisp, golden-brown chips. Exact times will vary by oven and tortilla thickness, so watch closely the first time.
First, preheat the oven to 350°F (about 175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, foil, or a silicone mat and lightly grease if desired.
Stack your tortillas and cut them into wedges. A single large tortilla typically yields 6–8 chips. You can make classic triangular chips or cut playful shapes for a fun twist.
Arrange the wedges in a single layer on the prepared sheet with a little space between each so hot air can circulate. Use a silicone brush to apply a thin, even layer of oil to one side of the chips, then sprinkle with salt.
Flip the chips and brush the other side with oil, adding more salt if you like. Bake for about 8–11 minutes, checking for light browning around the edges. Flip every chip and bake an additional 3–5 minutes until both sides are golden and crisp but not burned.
Once baked, remove the sheet from the oven and season to taste. A sprinkle of garlic salt, smoked paprika, or a pinch of cayenne can add a pleasant flavor boost. Let the chips cool on the baking sheet to finish crisping.
What to Serve With Baked Tortilla Chips?
Savory Dips
These chips pair beautifully with guacamole, classic salsa, a layered taco dip, or a creamy onion dip. They also work well with bean-based salsas, pineapple or mango salsas for a sweet-tart contrast, and even spicy cheese dips.
Main Course Ideas
- Serve alongside quesadillas or use crushed chips as a crunchy topping for salads instead of croutons.
- Offer them with burritos, tacos, or bowls for an added crunchy component.
- Use them as a scoop for nacho-style toppings, beans, and melted cheese.
Sweet Pairings
For dessert-style fun, try dipping chips into a chocolate or peanut butter dip for a sweet-and-salty treat.
Beverage Pairings
These chips are an easy party snack that pair well with citrus-forward cocktails, light beers, or a chilled mocktail for family-friendly gatherings.
Storing
Allow chips to cool completely, then store them in an airtight container at room temperature. Kept away from heat and direct sunlight, they will remain crisp for about one week. If chips soften, refresh them briefly in a hot oven for a few minutes to restore crispness.
Tools You Need
- Sharp chef’s knife for clean, quick slicing
- Silicone basting brush for an even oil coating
- Baking sheet or cookie sheet
- Cutting board
Let’s Bake Something Awesome…
Making baked tortilla chips at home is fast, economical, and customizable. Play with different tortillas, oils, and seasonings until you find your favorite combo. These chips are perfect for snacking, entertaining, and adding crunch to meals.
If you try this recipe, leave a note about how it turned out and any seasoning variations you loved. Sending you all my love, xo Demeter ❤️
Baked Tortilla Chips
Ingredients
- 2 large flour tortillas (or corn/whole wheat)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil (or other cooking oil)
- Salt, to taste
- Optional: garlic salt, smoked paprika, or cajun seasoning for extra flavor
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, foil, or a silicone mat.
- Stack the tortillas and slice into wedges. Each tortilla makes about 6–8 chips.
- Arrange chips in a single layer on the baking sheet, leaving small gaps for air circulation.
- Use a brush to coat one side of each chip with a thin layer of oil. Sprinkle with salt.
- Flip the chips, brush the other side with oil, and add additional salt if desired.
- Bake for 8–11 minutes until the edges begin to brown. Flip and bake another 3–5 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Remove from oven, season if needed, and cool on the sheet until firm and crisp. Enjoy!
Notes
Store cooled chips in an airtight container for up to one week. To re-crisp, warm briefly in the oven.