Homemade Baked Tortilla Chips (2024)

April 17, 2024April 17, 2024 by Erin

Homemade Baked Tortilla Chips are made using store-bought corn tortillas. Just cut them into wedges, season them with Mexican spices, spray with oil & bake for a perfectly crispy, dippable chip!

I’m always on the hunt for ways to enjoy MORE food while staying somewhat healthy. I’ve seen suggestions of using sliced jicama or carrots as dippers for chipotle salsa, pico de gallo or guacamole, but I can’t quite trick myself into actually thinking of that as a treat.

Instead, I enjoy these baked tortilla chips.

They’re SO easy to make at home and so much better for you than deep-fried chips. For around 120 calories, you can enjoy 16 of them. Bonus? They taste good. Like really good!

We start off using store bought corn tortillas. Cut them into wedges or strips and lightly spray with olive oil. Then, (only if you want) they’re spiced up with a combination of smoky chili powder, cumin and lime zest.

They bake up nice and sturdy, perfect for hearty dips. Also, if you happen to be on a low sodium diet, you can definitely control the amount of salt added.

Ingredients needed

• Corn Tortillas – You can also use flour tortillas if you prefer.
• Spices – Chili powder (or, try one of these chili powder substitutes), cumin and salt.
• Lime Zest – This gives your chips a great tang. But it’s optional.
• Cooking Spray – You can use olive oil spray, avocado oil spray, or vegetable oil. Or, simply use a pastry brush to lightly brush the tortillas with oil.

How to make them

• Cut the tortillas into wedges or strips using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
• Spray the tortilla pieces with oil.
• Season the tortilla wedges with the spice mixture. Or, simply sprinkle with some salt.
• Arrange the chips on a baking sheet (I like to line my pan with foil for easy cleanup).
• Bake at 350-degrees for 8 minutes.
• Flip the chips over and rotate the pan.
• Bake for additional 8 minutes, until golden and crispy.

Pro Tip: If you’ve got a convection oven, turn that on. The circulation of air isa great way to boost the crispiness of your chips.

To add even more flavor to your chips, you can sprinkle them with some of this homemade chili seasoning or taco seasoning.

How to make ahead & store

• Store your homemade tortilla chips in an airtight container after they have cooled completely. They will last for up to a week. You can also reheat tortilla chips in a 350 degree oven for 5 minutes.

Dipping options

• Cheesy Enchilada Dip
• Salsa Taquera
• Copycat Chipotle Tomatillo Salsa
• Chipotle Salsa
• Pineapple Salsa
• Pico de Gallo
• Guacamole
• Mango Salsa

More Mexican food recipes

• Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
• Mexican Street Corn Salad with Pearl Couscous
• Corn Queso Dip
• Quinoa Taco Bowls

Be sure to try my recipe for air fryer tortilla chips too!

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This homemade baked tortilla chips post was originally published in 2018. It was updated in 2023 to add new information, and again in 2024 to add new photographs. The baked corn chips recipe remains the same. Enjoy!