How To Make Whole Grain Baked Tortilla Chips
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These whole-grain homemade tortilla chips are the perfect healthy snack. Baked to crunchy perfection, they're perfect for scooping salsa, serving with dips or just sprinkling with sea salt.
If you're looking for ideas for dips to serve with these crunchy whole-grain chips, then you can try my hot spinach dip with garlic, this ultra-creamy white bean dip, or this green pea hummus. These chips are also great served with a cheeseboard as an alternative to crackers.
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⭐️ Why this recipe works
- Healthier option: Baked instead of fried and using whole grain tortillas, offering a lower-fat, higher fibre alternative to regular tortilla chips.
- Flavor customization: Easily adaptable to include a variety of spices and seasonings.
- Use up leftovers: Perfect for using up leftover tortillas, reducing food waste. Perfect for those looking for budget-friendly cooking ideas.
🧾 Ingredients overview
For precise measurements, refer to the recipe card at the bottom of the page.
- Whole-grain tortillas: this recipe works with any kind of tortilla, but I've used whole grain specifically here.
- Olive oil: for brushing the tortillas for baking. You can use vegetable oil too, but olive oil gives a subtle peppery flavor.
- Sea salt: tortilla chips may taste bland without a bit of sea salt. If using table salt, use it sparingly, as it's saltier than sea salt.
👩🏻🍳 How to make whole grain tortilla chips
- Begin with 2-3 whole grain or multi-seeded flour tortillas. The number of chips will depend on the size of your tortillas. Lightly brush both sides of each tortilla with extra virgin olive oil. Stack the tortillas and cut them into triangles, similar in size to traditional chips.
- Add extra herbs and spices for variety.
- Spread the tortilla pieces in a single layer on a baking tray. Bake in a preheated oven for about 8-12 minutes. Halfway through the baking time, flip the chips over to ensure they become golden and crunchy on both sides.
- The chips are done when they are crunchy and golden brown.
- These tortilla chips can be baked in an air fryer, but adjust the cooking time, as air fryers tend to cook faster than traditional ovens.
💡 Chef's Guide: Expert Tips
Drawing from a decade in Michelin-starred kitchens and Cordon Bleu training, here are my top tips for recipe success.
- Olive oil: Use a pastry brush to lightly and evenly coat both sides of the tortillas with olive oil. This ensures even baking and crispiness without being greasy.
- Cutting uniformly: Cut the tortillas into uniform sizes for even baking and crispiness. A pizza cutter can make this task quick and efficient.
- Spicing your chips: Experiment with different spice combinations to keep the recipe fresh. From classic Mexican spices to more unconventional blends like cinnamon-sugar or Italian herbs.
- Baking: Place the chips in a single layer on the baking sheet, avoiding overlap, to ensure they crisp up evenly.
- Cooling: Let the chips cool on the baking sheet or a cooling rack to maintain their crisp texture.
🍯 Storing and reheating
Storage for freshness: Store leftover chips at room temperature in an airtight container or Ziploc bag to keep them crisp. You can re-crisp them in the oven for a few minutes if they soften.
🧂Tortilla chip seasoning combinations
I often try to bring a new twist to my homemade tortilla chips. Below are some of my favorite combinations. *You only need about 2 tablespoons of these spice mixes.
- Classic Mexican: Combine cumin, chili powder, and a pinch of cayenne pepper for a traditional Mexican flavor.
- Cheesy Garlic: Mix garlic powder with nutritional yeast or parmesan for a cheesy, garlicky twist.
- Smoky BBQ: Paprika, a touch of smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and a hint of brown sugar can create a BBQ-like flavor.
- Cool Ranch: Dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried parsley give a ranch-style seasoning.
- Zesty Lime and Cilantro: Lime zest with dried cilantro for a fresh, zesty flavor.
- Sweet Cinnamon: Cinnamon and a sprinkle of sugar for a sweet, dessert-like chip. *Unconventional but delicious. Think sweet and salty popcorn, but on a chip.
- Italian Herb: Mix dried oregano, basil, and thyme for an Italian-inspired flavor.
- Spicy Cajun: Combine paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano for a Cajun kick.
- Sea Salt and Vinegar: Lightly spritz with vinegar before baking and toss with sea salt afterwards for a tangy twist.
❓Recipe FAQ's
Yes, corn tortillas work great for this recipe and offer a different flavor and texture.
This could be due to insufficient baking time or temperature. Ensure your oven is properly preheated and bake the chips until they are crisp.
Absolutely, adjust the cooking time as air fryers tend to cook faster than traditional ovens.
es, this recipe is a great way to rejuvenate stale tortillas, as the baking process will crisp them up.
Yes, flipping ensures even baking and crispiness on both sides of the chips.
These are my favorite dips to serve with these tortilla chips:
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How To Make Homemade Tortilla Chips
Ingredients
- 6 whole grain or multi-seed flour tortillas
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Optional seasonings: chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, or cumin
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). T
- Prepare Tortillas: Brush both sides of each tortilla lightly with olive oil. Stack them and cut into triangles. The size of your chips will depend on the size of your tortillas.
- Season: Arrange the tortilla triangles on a baking sheet in a single layer. Sprinkle with sea salt. For a flavor twist, add any of the optional seasonings.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 8-12 minutes. Halfway through baking, flip the chips over to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the chips from the oven, sprinkle with a little more sea salt and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes. They will continue to crisp up as they cool. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Tortilla Type: This recipe uses whole grain or multi-seed tortillas, but works equally well for corn tortillas.
- Uniformity is Key: Cutting the tortillas into uniform sizes ensures even baking.
- Watch the Oven: Oven temperatures can vary, so keep an eye on your chips to prevent burning. Storage: Store any leftover chips in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain crispiness.
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Hi, I'm Debs. Cordon Bleu trained chef and recipe developer. I help you get incredible dinners on the table fast with fool-proof recipes and step-by-step instructions along with tips and tricks that I've learned over a 10-year career in professional kitchens.
Hi Debs, I love me some tortilla chips ?. I usually make them with corn tortilla's but these look like a delicious alternative. Really nice!