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Enjoy a lighter, crispier snack with these Healthy Homemade Tortilla Chips. Perfect for dipping or enjoying on their own, these chips are baked, not fried, offering a healthier alternative to store-bought versions.

Close up photo of healthy homemade tortilla chips and a side of salsa for dipping.

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Quick and Easy Healthy Homemade Tortilla Chips Recipe

These tortilla chips are simple to make and require just a few ingredients. They are an excellent choice for health-conscious snackers and can be customized with your favorite seasonings.

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Ingredients for Healthy Homemade Tortilla Chips

  • Corn Tortillas: Provides the base for the chips, offering a gluten-free and flavorful option. (Make sure to choose gluten-free corn tortillas.)
  • Olive Oil: Used to brush the tortillas for a light crispiness.
  • Sea Salt: Adds a subtle flavor enhancement to the chips.
Corn tortillas, salt, and olive oil on a table with a basting brush, tray, and pizza cutter.

How to Cook Tortilla Chips

STEP 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

STEP 2: Prepare the tortillas by brushing each one with olive oil on both sides.

Tray with corn tortillas and a brush, adding olive oil to the tortillas before cutting and baking.

STEP 3: Cut each tortilla first into halves, then each of the halves into quarters to create four chips per tortilla.

Tortillas on a tray that have been brushed with oil and cut into quarters.

STEP 4: Arrange the tortilla pieces in a single layer on a baking sheet, ensuring they do not overlap. This is crucial for even baking and crispiness.

STEP 5: Sprinkle sea salt over the chips to taste before baking.

STEP 6: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes. The exact time may vary depending on your oven and the type of baking sheet used. Monitor the chips to ensure they do not burn.

STEP 7: Once baked, allow the chips to cool on the baking sheet. This helps them crisp up further.

Tortilla chips cooling on the baking sheet so they can crisp up before serving.

Tips for Making the Best Healthy Homemade Tortilla Chips

  • Watch the Oven: Keep an eye on the chips, especially towards the end of baking, as they can go from perfectly crispy to burnt quickly. Darker baking sheets cook faster than lighter baking sheets.
  • Rotate the chips: Rotate the baking sheet halfway through the cooking process to ensure even cooking.
  • Even Spacing: Arrange the chips in a single layer without overlapping to ensure they bake evenly.
  • Storage: Store the cooled chips in an airtight container to keep them crispy for up to a week.
Homemade tortilla chip being dipped in salsa.

Healthy Homemade Tortilla Chips Variations

  • Add Flavors: Experiment with different seasonings such as chili powder, lime zest, or cumin for a flavor twist.
  • Dipping Delight: Serve with homemade salsa, guacamole, or your favorite dip for a delicious snack.

FAQs for Healthy Homemade Tortilla Chips

Can I use flour tortillas instead of corn?

Yes, flour tortillas can be used, but they will have a different texture and flavor. Adjust the baking time as they may cook faster.

How do I know when the chips are perfectly cooked?

The chips are done when they are golden brown and crisp. They should not feel soft or chewy.

What’s the best way to achieve evenly baked chips?

Rotate the baking sheet halfway through the baking process to ensure even heat distribution and browning.

Hand holding a homemade tortilla chip that's been dipped in salsa.

These Healthy Homemade Tortilla Chips are a fantastic way to satisfy your snack cravings in a fresh, healthier way. They’re quick to make, customizable, and perfect for any occasion.

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Homemade tortilla chips on a tray with a side of salsa.
5 from 1 vote
Servings: 4

Homemade Tortilla Chips

By JENNIFER GAMBLE
Enjoy a lighter, crispier snack with these Healthy Homemade Tortilla Chips. Perfect for dipping or enjoying on their own, these chips are baked, not fried, offering a healthier alternative to store-bought versions.
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
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Ingredients 

  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil

Instructions 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Prepare the tortillas by brushing each one with olive oil on both sides.
  • Cut each tortilla first into halves, then each of the halves into quarters to create four chips per tortilla.
  • Arrange the tortilla pieces in a single layer on a baking sheet, ensuring they do not overlap. This is crucial for even baking and crispiness.
  • Sprinkle sea salt over the chips to taste before baking.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes. The exact time may vary depending on your oven and the type of baking sheet used. Monitor the chips to ensure they do not burn.
  • Once baked, allow the chips to cool on the baking sheet. This helps them crisp up further.

Notes

Keep an eye on the chips, especially towards the end of baking, as they can go from perfectly crispy to burnt quickly. Darker baking sheets cook faster than lighter baking sheets.
Rotate the baking sheet halfway through the cooking process to ensure even cooking.
Arrange the chips in a single layer without overlapping to ensure they bake evenly.

Nutrition

Calories: 232kcal, Carbohydrates: 35g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Sodium: 617mg, Potassium: 145mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 2IU, Calcium: 64mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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JENNIFER GAMBLE

Hello! I’m Jennifer, but you can call me Jen. I’m a wife and mom, cook, recipe developer, nutrition coach, and food photographer.

With a formal certification in nutrition and over a decade of hands-on experience in the online food industry, I bring a well-rounded perspective to all of the recipes here on Simply Macros.

As the creator and author, I ensure that every recipe not only looks visually appealing but is also grounded in sound nutritional principles.

I hope you enjoy these recipes as much as I enjoyed creating them.

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  1. JENNIFER GAMBLE says:

    5 stars
    No need for tons of oil or deep frying when you can make your own healthier version of tortilla chips at home. The perfect addition to our cottage cheese queso!

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