Baked tortilla chips: how to make them quicker and more consistent?

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I like to make corn tortilla chips by cutting up store-bought tortillas and baking them at 350 for ~20-25 minutes without oil or salt. However, I've found that the last few minutes are highly variable - they go from perfect golden to burnt brown very quick. I've had to toss quite a few sheets because giving an extra minute or two resulted in burnt chips.

I also try to flip and rearrange the chips about halfway through because another large source of variability is the chip's placement within the oven - usually chips near the front crisp up much quicker.

These issues are further compounded if I'm baking two sheets of chips at the same time, which is often the case.

I've thought of a couple things, but haven't tried yet:

  • Bake at a lower temp for longer.
  • Dehydrate the tortillas somehow before baking.

I'd rather avoid the first option, and I haven't thought of a means of doing the second.

Does anyone have suggestions for baking tortilla chips in a more consistent manner?

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Best Answer

I broiled on low and just watched them. Didn't take more than a few minutes per side and they browned relatively evenly. Actually they looked store bought and they tasted delicious completely unseasoned



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How do you make tortilla chips from tortillas fast?

How to Make Baked Tortilla Chips
  • Heat the oven to 375\xb0F.
  • Cut corn tortillas into 6 triangles and spray or lightly brush with oil.
  • Arrange triangles on a baking sheet in one layer.
  • Bake until crisp and golden brown.
  • Sprinkle with salt.


    • How do you crisp tortilla chips in the oven?

    Revive stale chips: Stale tortilla chips can be revived in a 400 F degree oven. Just spread them out on a cookie sheet and pop in the oven for five to ten minutes and they will crisp right back up.

    Why are my baked tortilla chips chewy?

    Why Are My Tortilla Chips Chewy? This is usually caused by two major things: You didn't have your oil at the right temperature to support deep frying. (Or the temperature dropped too much between batches of chips.)

    How do you make tortilla chips better?

    The oven is your friend Just spread store-bought tortilla chips on a sheet pan and bake them at 350\xb0F until they're warm, about 5 minutes. "They also begin to get a little toasty on the edges, which I love. And the heat helps bring life back into chips that are just beginning to go stale," Rhoda says.


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    Answer 2

    In case you would like to try the method we use (minus the oil and salt)

    1. Adjust oven rack to middle position; heat oven to 425 degrees.
    2. Spread tortilla strips on rimmed baking sheet; drizzle with oil and toss until evenly coated.
    3. Bake until strips are deep golden brown and crisped, about 14 minutes (tossing the strips halfway through).
    4. Season strips lightly with salt; transfer to plate lined with paper towels.

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