Crispy Tortilla Strips

Ingredients

• 8 corn tortillas (6-inch)
• 1 cups vegetable oil, for frying
• 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoons chili powder (optional)

Method

1. 1

   Stack the corn tortillas and slice into thin strips about 1/4 inch wide.

2. 2

   Line a baking sheet with paper towels and set a wire rack nearby for draining.

3. 3

   Pour the vegetable oil into a 9-inch skillet and heat over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F, or until a strip dropped in sizzles immediately.

   5:00 · Heat oil
4. 4

   Fry the tortilla strips in batches of about 1 cup, stirring occasionally, until golden and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes per batch.

   2:00 · Fry tortilla strips
5. 5

   Lift the strips out with a slotted spoon and transfer to the paper towel-lined sheet to drain.

6. 6

   Repeat frying with the remaining tortilla strips, letting the oil return to temperature between batches.

7. 7

   While still hot, sprinkle the strips with salt and chili powder if using, tossing to coat evenly.

8. 8

   Let cool for 5 minutes to fully crisp before serving or storing in an airtight container.

   5:00 · Cool and crisp