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Totopos

Totopos

Homemade Corn Tortilla Chips
Homemade Totopos are addictive - crispy, salty, and begging for salsa… but honestly, they’re so good, you might forget the dip!
With just 3 ingredients and a bit of frying, you’ll have your own batch of homemade corn tortilla chips ready in minutes! We serve our Totopos with guacamole and a chunky tomato salsa, and trust us, once you experience that delightful crunch, you’ll never go back to store-bought!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
6

Ingredients
 

  • 300 g corn tortilla - 8-12 pieces
  • 2 dl corn oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasalt

Instructions
 

  • If you have slightly stale or leftover corn tortillas lying around, use them! Stale tortillas absorb less oil and fry up crispier. If not, just let fresh tortillas dry out for half an hour or more on a rack or in open air.
  • Stack your tortillas, then cut them into triangles. Don’t worry about perfection here; rustic is good!
  • Pour the oil into a deep pan and heat it until it reaches about 350F/ 180C. Test it with a small piece of tortilla - if it bubbles and rises quickly, it’s ready!
  • Fry the tortilla pieces in small batches, five at a time, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry each batch for about 1-2 minutes, flipping them to ensure even crispness. They should turn a lovely golden brown.
  • Once they’re crispy and golden, remove them from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
  • Sprinkle with a pinch of salt while they’re still warm for that perfect touch of flavor. Your own homemade Totopos, easy peasy!

Notes

  • Corn Tortilla's: Corn tortillas are a must for authentic Totopos. They give the right flavor and crunch. Flour tortillas can work, but texture will be softer and won’t have that superior crispness.
  • Salt: Just a pinch of salt helps to bring out the natural goodness of the corn.
  • Corn oil: Corn oil is the best oil for frying Totopos, as it has a natural taste and a high smoke point, but any other frying oil will do.

Nutrition

Calories: 136.9kcal | Carbohydrates: 22.3g | Protein: 2.85g | Fat: 4.58g | Saturated Fat: 0.48g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.63g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.19g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 216.29mg | Potassium: 93.04mg | Fiber: 3.15g | Sugar: 0.44g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Calcium: 40.62mg | Iron: 0.62mg