My tortilla chips are quick and easy to make. Crispy, tasty and so much healthier than the packet version, they are vegan-friendly and perfect with your favourite dips.
Homemade Tortilla Chips
I’m a dipaphile. We love them as an informal first course for a cosy supper at home. I often rustle up a bowlful of guacamole, hummus, salsa, or a bean-based dip and serve it with something suitable to scoop it up. There are many choices: vegetable crudités, a packet of crisps, Melba toast – or these homemade tortilla chips, which are easy to make from bought wraps.
When it’s just us, I admit that we have been known to commit the ultimate dipping crime: a (gasp!) double dip. In our defence, we do flip our chip end for end, and dip the unbitten end. I’m sure purists would still be still horrified.
This recipe is very easy to make and perfect with a spicy guacamole or hearty hummus. Homemade tortilla chips (or tortilla crisps) are much healthier than the packet ones, as they are baked rather than fried.
Additionally, you can control the amount of salt, and even the greatest salt fiend is unlikely to douse them in the quantity found in the shop-bought variety. In short, they are better for your blood pressure, better for serving to children and all-round nicer.
How to Make Tortilla Chips
Step 1 – Place a pizza stone or baking tray in the oven. Preheat to 220C/425F/Gas mark 7.
Step 2 – Brush the wrap with olive oil. Cut it into strips.
Step 3 – Cut the strips into triangles.
Step 4 – Arrange on a pizza stone, or baking tray
Step 5 – Bake for about 10 minutes until golden and crisp. Keep a close eye on them, as they can become overcooked quite quickly.
Step 6 – Once they’re done, remove from the oven, allow to cool and serve with your favourite dip.
Hints, Tips & Variations for Homemade Tortilla Chips
- The one thing you do have to be careful about with these homemade tortilla chips is timing. The difference between underdone and overdone is tight. When testing this recipe, we burnt a couple of batches by not being sufficiently attentive to the oven. Don’t turn your back, even for a second. If you do, they’re sure to burn! Experiment to find out exactly how long they take in your oven, and keep a close eye on them after about eight minutes.
- For the spices, I’ve tried cumin, chilli, harissa or celery salt but I don’t really have a favourite, going with how I’m feeling at the time, and what works best for the dip I’m serving. I’m sure there are plenty of others that would work just as well. Experiment!
Crispy baked homemade tortilla chips
Ingredients
- 1 wrap
- 1 tsp olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 1 tsp spices ((choice))
Instructions
- Place a pizza stone or baking tray in the oven. Preheat to 220C/425F/Gas mark 7.
- Brush the wrap with olive oil. Cut it into strips, and then cut each strip into triangles. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and your choice of spice, if wanted. Try cumin, chilli, harissa or celery salt.Â
- Place on the pizza stone and bake for about 10 minutes until golden and crisp.
Notes
- When baking your tortilla chips, watch them very carefully. They can go from underdone to burnt in a matter of seconds.
- Experiment with different spices to find the flavours you enjoy.Â
- This recipe is 4 Weight Watchers Smart Points per portion
This recipe was originally posted in July 2017, but was rewritten and republished with new photos, step by step instructions and hints & tips in August 2019.
Serve these homemade tortilla chips with my Yogurt, Pomegranate Molasses, Mint & Tahini Dip
or, for something a little more luxurious, Luxurious & Simple Lobster Dip Two Ways
Sarah @ Maison Cupcake
Cool – I’d forgotten you could do this, thanks for the reminder.
Amber Shea @Almost Vegan
Homemade tortilla chips are the best! One tortilla would NOT be enough for me, hehe.
Choclette
Great idea – thanks for that. I too love my dips.
the caked crusader
There are times when I would kill for a good dip and something nice and crispy to dip into it! These look amazing
Lizzie
I tried these made with corn oil and creole seasoning. They were amazing! I’ll definitely be making them again, such a good way to use up tortillas. They cook surprisingly quickly though.
Iryna
This is such a great idea! I’ve never thought to make chips from tortilla wrap! I need to try this at home!
Helen
So much better than the packet ones.
Deanna
This looks yummy!! Homemade is o much better than store bought!!
Helen
Always homemade.
debi at Life Currents
Hee hee, I am a double dipper, but only at home. These look great; we love making our own chips like this.
Helen
Only double dip when you cannot be seen!
Edyta @ Innocent Delight
Great idea for homemade tortilla chips. I cannot wait to make them and dip in some guacamole :)
Helen
We love them here!
cookilicious
Homemade tortilla chips & that too baked..why not!! Loved the pics as well..I enjoy double dipping but only at home :)
Helen
Only double dip when you cannot be seen!
Michelle @ Greedy Gourmet
Have not heard of Flip & Dip before but it looks like a great dinner for idea on hot summer evenings with some flatbread!
Helen
And a cheeky glass of wine!
Sarah
These look yummy! Ive made my own tortilla chips before actually, when I didn’t have enough money to get by. They make a great snack!
Lauretta at Home and Horizon
I love tortillas. This is such a great alternative. I’ll bookmark the recipe so I can make these with the kids.
Helen
So much better for you to make your own.
Stephanie Usher
I LOVE making homemade tortilla chips, I think they taste amazing! The new Philadelphia product looks awesome! xxx
Helen
Love homemade chips and the new Philly dip.
Erin Ek Rush
I love tortilla chips, what a great idea. Perfect for summer too.
Helen
I love chips and dips!
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy
I saw these in the supermarket the other day and I meant to pick one up. I love Philadelphia, so I know I would love this too.
Helen
They are delicious. Lovely texture of the whipped Philly.
Jenny
I love making my own dips but these look great if you’re in a rush.
Helen
I either make my dips or my dippers – rarely both!
Emma @ Supper in the Suburbs
I love making tortilla chips this way!!! And OMG…I’ve seen these flip and dips advertised EVERYWHERE. You’ve convinced me to give them a try!
Helen
We love the Flip and Dips – so good with our homemade chips.
shelley
didn’t realise it was that easy to make them, they look yummy!
Helen
So quick and easy to make them, no excuse to buy them ever again really.
Angela Milnes
This is awesome. I did not know how to make tortilla chips and sweet chilli philly is my favourite flavour too!
Helen
so easy to make! Love those flip and dips.
Louise Smith
I sometimes double dip, but not very often, and ALWAYS at home. These homemade tortilla chip look delicious too :)
Louise x
Helen
So good to know there are other double dippers out there! The chips are great, so tasty and so easy to make.
Marissa
This is a super idea, far healthier than the packet version. Better chips means more dips right?
Amber
I’m not a fan of corn tortilla chips, but I think these would be great for hummus dipping.
Mary Shelton
I’m a real fiend when it comes to chips and dips. Far too easy to finish an entire packet off. These would be a lot safer for my diet.
Richard E
I drive my wife nuts with my dipping habits. She is the opposite to me, very particular. I am all in there, mixing them up, dipping after biting. Like the look of these flip and dips, will have to give them a try.
Carly
I love homemade tortilla chips, so so much nicer than shop bought. I usually have them with a bit of herb salt on. Delicious.
Belinda Morris
Such a good idea for a dipping chip. Nice and simple and so easy to make.