Lime Tortilla Chips

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2006

Show: Good EatsEpisode: TORT(illa) Reform

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (13)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(13)

Cook Time:
5 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
40 chips

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: 1 hr 5 min
Cook: 5 min
Total:: 1 hr 25 min

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Ingredients

1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
2 teaspoons kosher salt
10 fresh corn tortillas, cut into quarters
2 quarts peanut oil

Directions

In a small mixing bowl, combine the lime juice and salt. One at a time, dip the chips into the mixture and arrange on a cooling rack set inside a sheet pan. Allow to dry for 1 hour or until there are no visible signs of moisture on the chips.

Place the oil into a 5-quart pot or Dutch oven and heat to 365 to 375 degrees F. Gently lower the chips, 5 to 6 at a time, into the oil and fry for 20 to 30 seconds. Using a slotted spoon or spider, remove the chips to a newspaper-lined sheet pan. Allow to cool 3 to 4 minutes before serving.

*If you prefer plain tortilla chips simply stack the fresh tortillas, cut into quarters and fry according to the instructions above. If you are making chips from the Good Eats recipe in this episode, the cooking time will be 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.

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recipe Lime Tortilla Chips
Kelly Hernando, MS 06-20-2009
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not tastey
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

My husband loves it when I make our own tortilla chips, so I was excited to try this variation. I soaked the totillas a day... before I cooked them but when tasting them after I 'd cooked some for a luncheon party, I disliked the taste. I thought it was the peanut oil, so I swapped it out, but it turned out to be the lime flavoring.Read more
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Robert Crete, IL 01-31-2009
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easier chips...and less cleanup...the baked version
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

AB comments that this recipe is only pennies compared to the cost of store bought chips. True...unless you take into account... the cost of the peanut oil for frying. Two quarts of peanut oil is about ten bucks. If you fry all the time, no problem. But otherwise... I also found a bit of difficulty in getting all the chips cooked all the way through without overcooking them on the outside. Some of them were a bit chewy on the inside. The oil temperature was spot on. And then...the mess with all that oil to deal with. So, for those concerned about those points, try this version... Spread some foil on a couple of half sheet pans and spray it with cooking spray. (Or just skip the foil if you like.) I use Pam for grilling. Also, I first cut the stack of 10 tortillas in half and then in thirds. I preferred the smaller chip size. More chips...less chance someone will double-dip a big chip. Try both sizes and see what you like. Then go ahead and process your chips in the salty lime dip. BTW, I used a bit more salt and some folks preferred less, so you should salt to your own taste buds. After dipping and shaking off the excess, arrange the chips on the foil without overlapping. You should be able to get half a stack of 10 tortillas on each sheet pan. When you've got everything laid out give the chips another shot of the cooking spray. There's no need to wait for them to dry out. Now pop them into a hot oven...I use 400-425*F...for about 9-12 minutes, depending on your oven. Turn the trays once if the cooking seems uneven. They look the same, they taste the same, and there's no need for cooking oil or draining. Fewer tools, less mess. Since peanut oil imparts no taste of it's own there's nothing lost but calories...and cleanup time. Happy dipping! Read more
recipe Lime Tortilla Chips
Adam Springfield, OH 01-29-2009
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Great Chips!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These are great chips. The salt may seem like too much at first, but if you fully dissolve it, everything will be fine. These... are great with my homemade versions of guacamole, salsa, and bean dip.Read more
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Meghan Eagan, MN 12-08-2008
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I would love these
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I have been looking for a recipe for lime chip because I absolutely love them, Is there something you could use in place of... the peanut oil, I have a nut allergy and that just wouldn't work obviously.Read more
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Arlene Bountiful, UT 06-09-2007
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Excellente
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Excellent, but I am also going to experiment by adding mashed fresh Mango, and McCormick brand Mild Mexican seasoning and a... little less salt and lime juice.Read more
recipe Lime Tortilla Chips
Anonymous 05-28-2007
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Tangy
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I love the tang of lime and salt on the chips. This is a simple recipe and worth the effort.