Name: Crispy Tortilla Strips
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 12 corn tortillas; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 teaspoons chili powder; vegetable oil (for frying)

Butter Club Notes

I love recipes that take something simple and make it better. Tortilla strips are exactly that. They add crunch, a little seasoning, and that finishing touch that makes soups and salads feel restaurant-worthy. I usually fry a few extra because they're just as good eaten by the handful while everything else finishes cooking.

Crispy Tortilla Strips

A quick fry turns corn tortillas into golden ribbons that crackle over a bowl of soup. Chili powder and salt catch on the warm strips as soon as they leave the oil.

By Alex Stone

Prep5 minCook10 minTotal25 MINUTESDifficultyEasy

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Ingredients

ScaleDesired servings

12 corn tortillas
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons chili powder
vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions

Slice the Tortillas: Stack the tortillas and cut them into strips about ¼-inch wide.12 corn tortillas
Heat the Oil: Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a Dutch oven or heavy saucepan to 350°F.vegetable oil
Fry Until Crisp: Working in batches, fry the tortilla strips for 1–2 minutes until lightly golden and crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined tray to drain.prepared tortilla strips
Season Immediately: While the tortilla strips are still warm, sprinkle with the kosher salt and chili powder. Toss until evenly coated.2 tsp kosher salt, 2 tsp chili powder
Cool and Serve: Allow the tortilla strips to cool completely before serving or storing in an airtight container.

Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)

Yield

About 6 cups tortilla strips — Serving size: ¾ cup

Calories: 148
Carbohydrates: 20 g
Protein: 3 g
Fat: 7 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 286 mg
Potassium: 62 mg
Fiber: 2 g
Total Sugars: 0 g
Vitamin A: 118 IU
Vitamin C: 1 mg
Calcium: 48 mg
Iron: 1 mg

Crispy Tortilla Strips

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How to Make Crispy Tortilla Strips

Slice the Tortillas:

Fry Until Crisp:

Season Immediately:

Cool and Serve:

Crispy Tortilla Strips

Ingredients

Instructions

Instructions

Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)

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