Homemade Tortilla Chips or Tostadas

We don’t buy a lot of chips around here for several reasons.  

1. They’re expensive.
2. They’re not good for you (fried in inflammatory oils) 
3. But worst of all, it’s too easy to polish off a bag in just one or two sittings without meaning to!

However, many Tex-Mex dishes are just so much better when you can eat them with a chip.

We always have lots of corn tortillas around, so I love making my own tortilla chips in the oven on an as-needed basis. My kids love them and think they are getting a special treat. and I love that they are healthier, and we won’t eat the entire bag!

How to make Baked Tortilla Chips

The directions for Homemade tortilla chips or tostadas is very easy…

All you need is a cookie sheet, tortilla of choice, salt, and cooking spray.  

I have used flour, corn, and pita pockets. My favorite tortilla for chips is the Mission extra-thin brand. The thinness of the tortilla just makes for a crispier chip. Cooking times will vary a bit based on the thickness of your tortilla (or pita).

Homemade Tortilla Chips

Ingredients

• Tortilla
• Cooking spray
• Salt

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to broil.
2. Cut your tortilla into chip-size triangles or leave it whole for tostadas.  (I like to use my pizza cutter.)  If using pita bread, separate the pita pocket first.
3. Spray both sides with a light mist of cooking spray and sprinkle with salt.
4. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, flip the tortillas, and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes. During the last few minutes of cooking time, you will want to keep an eye on the chips to ensure they don’t burn.
5. Add your favorite toppings or dip, and everyone will think you are the greatest cook ever!

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