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Baked Tortilla chips made from tortillas and a little oil. Perfect for using up leftover wraps!
I often buy a pack of tortillas for filling and adding to lunch boxes. However, I don't always get a chance to use them all up before they start to go stale. Cutting and popping them in the oven, to make baked tortilla chips, is the perfect solution.
I have made tortilla chips with a range of different tortillas and, personally, I feel corn tortillas produce the best chip. If you are purposely going out to purchase tortillas to make these chips, then I'd recommend getting corn ones. It is worth it.
However, I rarely buy corn tortillas as they are less popular here. I therefore find myself making these chips with what ever tortillas I have. Each variety produces a slightly different result but both my boys seem happy with all of them. They are just hooked on that crunchy texture that kids seem to love.
Cooking Steps and Process Shots
Pictured above are the process steps. Start by lightly oiling your first tortilla and then stack your second on top, lightly oil it and repeat with the remaining tortillas. Cut your stack in half and then cut each half in half again and then once again. This will provide eight stacks. Pop the chips on a baking tray and bake until golden and crisp.
Of course, you don't have to stick to triangle chips. Cookie cutters are a great way to make fun shapes that kids love. As we are fast approaching Christmas, this week I decided to make some Christmas chips.
Top Tips When Making Baked Tortilla Chips
- Don't crowd your baking tray. I try not to let them over lap. A little overlapping is ok but if they are too crowded they won't crisp up.
- Baking times will vary depending on ovens and the the tortillas. I recommend staying close to the oven and keeping an eye on them. Now isn't the time to quickly hang out a load of washing (yes I am talking from experience!) The baking time will be around 8-12 minutes.
- Allow the chips to cool in the baking tray before serving. This allows the chips to become more crispy.
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Baked Tortilla Chips
Ingredients
- 5 Small Tortillas *SEE NOTE 1
- ½ tablespoon Olive Oil / Vegetable Oil
Instructions
- Pre heat oven to 180c (350F) and line two baking trays with baking paper or brush with oil.
- Brush your first tortilla lightly with oil, making sure you cover the whole tortilla.
- Place another tortilla on top of the oiled tortilla and again brush with oil. Repeat until all the tortillas are oiled and stacked on top of each other.
- With a sharp knife, cut your tortilla stack in half. Cut each half in half again and again to produce eight stacks of chips. *SEE NOTE 2
- Arrange the tortillas on the two trays, trying not to overlap too much.
- Bake for approx 8-12 mins, until the chips crisp and golden.
- Allow to cool, in the tray, before serving. *SEE NOTE 3
Recipe Notes
- Personally I think corn tortillas work the best but I have had success with a number of varieties. (In the pictures I used a wholemeal grain tortilla)
- Alternatively you can use cookie cutters to make fun shapes for the kids. See above for Christmas example.
- Leaving the chips to cool in the tray allows them to crisp up more. Do not skip this step!
Jasmine
Hi, these look great for my kids, do these have to be eaten freshly made or would they store over a day or two? Thanks. X
Amy
Thanks Jasmine, They are best freshly made but my two were happy to eat the next day.
William Smith
Hi, Thanks for sharing the recipe!
I've tried these making the tortilla at home but I have a busy schedule next month. Can I make these recipes with store bought tortillas?
Amy
Of course!
Anna
I agree with everyone else, such a genius idea with cookie cutters!!! Great snack for festive season!
Brandi
I really love the festive chips! They are so adorable. I need to consider making my own.
Amy
Thanks Brandi!
Demeter | Beaming Baker
I used to bake tortilla chips all the time--now you've reminded me how fun and delicious it was. 🙂 LOVE your idea of cutting them up into Christmas shapes!
Amy
Thanks Demeter, It is funny how we make things all the time and then forget about it. I do that with so many recipes!
Chris
Amy! The cookie cutters :O I think you just saved Christmas for everyone, why didn't I think of that! These look awesome!! 🙂
Amy
Thanks Chris! Got to love a cookie cutter to make the kids think they are getting something extra special!
Meredith Kauffman
Love this idea! What a great way to create homemade chips... I especially love the use of cookie cutters for festive shapes!
Amy
Thanks Meredith!
Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes
I didn't know corn tortillas were hard to find in Australia. Interesting! Your cookie cut out chips are so cute and what a great idea! Pretty photos too!
Amy
Thank you Katie, that is probably a little misleading. You get corn tortillas here but they don't stock them in the store I usually shop in!