How To Make Crispy Tortilla Strips Recipes

CRISPY TORTILLA STRIPS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Brush the tortillas lightly with olive oil on each side. Using a pizza cutter, slice them in half, then into thin strips.
• Place the strips on a baking sheet and sprinkle with kosher salt. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until crispy and lightly browned.

HOW TO MAKE CRISPY TORTILLA STRIPS

Steps:

• Cut corn tortillas into thin ¼'' strips.
• Heat pan or skillet to medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and tortilla strips and cook for until golden, about 3-4 minutes. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
• To bake: Toss tortilla strips with olive oil and bake in a 400F oven for about 10 minutes or until golden. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt.

TORTILLA SNACK STRIPS

Steps:

• Brush butter over one side of each tortilla. Combine the seasonings; lightly sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon over each tortilla. Make two stacks of tortillas, with three in each stack. Using a serrated knife, cut each stack into nine thin strips. , Place in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm.

BAKED CORN TORTILLA STRIPS FOR MEXICAN SOUPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Cut tortillas first in half, then crosswise into 1/8-inch strips. Place in a bowl and toss with oil until fully coated. Arrange tortilla strips in a single layer on a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until strips are crisp and lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool.

CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP WITH CRISPY TORTILLA STRIPS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook until very tender and browned in spots, about 6 minutes. Add the coriander and cumin and cook until the spices have toasted slightly and become fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add 1 cup of the chicken broth, then scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Remove from the heat and let it cool for 5 minutes or so, then transfer it to a blender. Add the tomatoes, chipotle, the torn tortillas, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Put the lid on, leaving one corner open. Cover the lid with a kitchen towel to catch splatters, and pulse until smooth, about 1 minute.
• Pour the soup back into the pot and stir in the remaining 3 cups chicken broth, 2 cups water and the shredded chicken. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to medium-low and gently simmer until the chicken is very tender and the soup has thickened slightly, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, pour oil into a large heavy-bottomed pot to a depth of 2 inches. Place over medium heat and heat to 365 degrees F. Add the tortilla strips, in two batches, and fry until golden brown and crisp, about 1 minute. Drain on a paper-towel-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with salt.
• Add the lime juice to the soup, then season with salt and pepper. Ladle into soup bowls, top with the crispy tortilla strips, reserved diced onion, cilantro, avocado and queso fresco. Serve with remaining lime wedges.

BAKED TORTILLA STRIPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Stack 2 tortillas; slice in half. Cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips; place on a rimmed baking sheet. Toss with olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Spread in a single layer; bake until golden brown and crisp, turning halfway through, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool.

CRISPY TORTILLA STRIPS

Steps:

• Pour enough vegetable oil into medium skillet to reach depth of 3/4 inch. Heat oil over medium heat to 350°F. Add 1/4 of tortilla strips to skillet and cook until crisp and light golden, about 45 seconds. Using tongs or slotted spoon, transfer tortilla strips to paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with coarse salt and ancho chile powder. Repeat with remaining tortilla strips in 3 batches. Cool.
• Do ahead: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool completely, then store airtight at room temperature.

SEASONED TORTILLA STRIPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Stir oil and all spices together.
• Brush one side of all the tortillas with oil/spice mixture.
• Make 3 stacks of 4 tortillas and cut the tortillas into 1/4-1/2" strips.
• Put strips in a single layer on a couple of cookie sheets sprayed with Pam.
• Bake until golden and crisp, about 10-15 minutes.
• (If pans are on different oven racks switch their positions about halfway through baking.).
• Remove from oven and sprinkle with salt.
• Cool completely in pans.