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Baked spicy tortilla chips are the best snack that can be made effortlessly. It tastes excellent and is perfect to serve as a munch for the family or on game day.

Have you ever hesitated to munch on store-bought tortilla chips because of their calorie and sodium content? You can adjust everything in spicy tortilla chips according to your taste and wish.

Spicy tortilla chips served in a white bowl.

Today, I made these spicy corn chips from the store-bought ready-made tortillas. I will devise a recipe to make tortillas from scratch for another occasion. But today is lazy Sunday, so let's go with the most accessible version, like this Soft Pretzel Recipe.

About this recipe

These spicy corn chips are easy to make; just cut them and pop them into the oven. And that's it, they are done.

These are irresistibly crispy, crunchy, hot, and excellent.

Generally, tortilla chips are served as salty, but this spicy twist is more enjoyable with its zing quotient. It can withstand to stay longer and tastes even better.

These spicy tortilla chips are delicious, way more than the regular ones. Since these are baked, it's better than the regular deep-fried ones. But you will never miss the fundamental values of crispy chips.

The ingredients

Tortilla. I made these spiced tortilla chips with corn tortillas. However, feel free to use whole wheat or flour tortillas.

Chili powder. Chili powder is a spice mix with dried peppers, cumin, and oregano. Hence, it delivers robust flavors and a delectable taste to this spicy tortilla chips. However, you may also substitute with a quick spice mix of cayenne pepper, ground cumin, and oregano powder.

Lemon juice. For the freshness and sizzling bite. It also makes the spices coat the chips evenly and more efficiently.

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How to make spicy tortilla chips

Preheat the oven. Set the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Spice blend. Add lemon juice, chili powder, and salt in a small mixing bowl. And mix them thoroughly.

Coat. Brush the surface of the tortilla with the spice blend. Coat them gently and evenly.

Cut. Divide the tortillas into six wedges triangles with the scissors. You can also go with any other shapes, like squares or strips. A

Arrange. Place them in the aluminum foiled or greased tray. Make sure not to overlap or overcrowding.

tortilla is cut into wedges to make hot chips.

Bake. Bake them for 10-14 min by flipping them once in between. Keep an eye on it, as it should not get burned.

Let them cool, and bring it down to room temperature. Then it becomes even more, crispier. Serve it with tangy salsa, hummus, fresh salad, mayo, and ranch.

How to store

Transfer the spicy tortilla chips once they are cooled.
Store the chips in an airtight container or zip-lock bags.
Store in air-tight containers for the best results.
If you are using the bags for saving, check for any tears or rips. Remove the excess air and secure them by sealing well.
Always store in a cool, dry place to avoid any moisture build-up.

Best to serve with

Salsa. Tangy tomato salsa, pineapple, habanero salsa, and roasted jalapeno dip make these spicy tortilla chips even more enjoyable.
Dips. Any dip would work fine in here, like Spicy peanut butter or spicy mango sauce
Guacamole. A healthy side with avocado.
Aioli. An easy choice of side dish recipes like jalapeno Aioli or Sriracha aioli.
Hummus. Our all-time favorite, especially this green chili hummus

Pro Tips

If you plan to make spiced tortilla chips in huge quantities, bake them in batches without crowding the backing tray.
Use any variety of tortillas, like multi-grain, whole wheat, spinach, flour, or others.
Baking time varies from oven to oven, so check in between the backing time.

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