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Zippy Tortilla Chips

 

When life gives you leftover corn tortillas, make chips!  I know, that's not how the saying goes, but that's exactly what I thought when I moved the package of tortillas around the fridge for the 5th time.     I searched for an easy recipe, and up popped these Zippy Tortilla Chips.

I loved the little bit of sweetness the brown sugar gave them, and the heat is easily to control.   They made a great snack with some chips, and some excellent nachos, which disappeared so fast, I couldn't even get pictures.   Thanks so much to Kim S for the recipe!

Here are some other Cinco de Mayo inspired recipes you might enjoy:

Mango and Peach Margarita from A Day in the Life on the Farm
Cheese Enchiladas Rojas from Palatable Pastime
Zippy Tortilla Chips from Jolene's Recipe Journal
Quinoa and Black Bean Stuffed Peppers from The Chef Next Door

Zippy Tortilla Chips

Zippy Tortilla Chips
Author: Jolene's Recipe Journal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 4 corn tortillas (6 inches)
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Stack the tortillas; cut into six wedges. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
  2. Spritz the wedges with cooking spray; sprinkle with seasoning mixture. Bake at 375° for 9-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 5 minutes.

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Comments

  1. A great way to use up leftover tortillas. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. I don't know what it is about those last few in the package that the guys just leave them, but these made them come running!

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  2. It took me a bit to get to your post, but am glad I did! Making homemade tortilla chips is a tradition at my house. My kids request that I make them a batch every time they come home! There is nothing quite like fresh chips! Yum!

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    1. Glad you made it! I agree, fresh is such a huge difference, the only problem is they seemed to go much faster than the store bought. Need to make more :)

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  3. I love that they are baked and the seasoning sound delicious. I am definitely going to have to keep these in mind when I have those extra tortillas taking up valuable space!

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    1. I almost fried, worrying that they wouldn't be crispy enough, but they stood up great to chunky salsa :)

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  4. I happen to have some tortillas in my refrigerator that have no purpose. Now they do! Love this recipe

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  5. Great idea! Perfect for game day or Cinco de Mayo!

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    1. Yes! I'll be making these a lot during football season :)

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