Totopos
Make restaurant-style Totopos with an authentic crunch in every bite. These golden, crispy tortilla chips are perfect for salsa, guacamole, and more!
Servings: 96 chips
Calories: 51kcal
Ingredients
- 16 corn tortillas
- 2 cups oil for frying (or as needed)
- salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Pile up 4 corn tortillas and cut them into 6 triangle wedges, like a pie.
- Line a baking sheet with paper towels and set aside.
- Heat 1 cup of oil in a frying pan to (about 350°F or 170°C).
- Add a single layer of the tortilla wedges into the hot oil.
- Be very careful. Fry in batches.
- Do not crowd the pan or they will not fry properly.
- Fry for 1 minute, then flip to fry evenly.
- Remove with a strainer and place onto the tray lined with kitchen paper towels.
- Add salt (if desired) while they are still hot.
- Repeat until all the tortilla wedges have been fried.
- Serve with salsa, guacamole, or make chilaquiles!
Notes
Baking Instructions: Place uncooked tortilla chips on a well-oiled baking sheet. Spray oil, or brush oil, on them. Sprinkle with salt. Bake at 375 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden and crispy. Flip halfway through.
Air frying: Lightly spray uncooked tortilla chips with cooking spray (or brush oil on them) on both sides. Place them in the air fryer basket. Make sure they do not overlap. Cook for 3 mins at 350°F. Flip and cook for another 2-3 mins or until crispy.
Nutrition
Calories: 51kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 8mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.04g | Vitamin A: 0.1IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.1mg