Here’s a trick for adding a crunch to soups, chili and salads: tortilla strips! These crunchy strips are so tasty and add just the texture element. And they have a lovely corn flavor that adds just the right nuance. Alex and I have been making them for years to put on our black bean tortilla soup and Mexican style-salad. So we realized we should share a recipe here! Here’s exactly how to make them.
How to make tortilla strips
Tortilla strips are made using the same method as our homemade tortilla chips. If you haven’t made your own chips before, now’s the time! They’re easy to make, and making them baked uses less oil than frying. You can also control the amount of salt and make sure there are no additives. While they don’t turn out exactly like your favorite chip brand, they’re pretty darn close! And it’s a fun skill to be able to whip up chips on demand. Here are the basic steps for how to make crispy tortilla chips (or go right to the recipe):
Ways to serve tortilla strips
There are so many ways to serve these crispy tortilla strips! From a chili topping to a baked potato bar to Mexican-style soups, here are all the ways we like to use them:
Spice it up! Some variations
You can also make seasoned tortilla strips by adding some spices! If you do this, you should mix it all together in a bowl before placing the tortilla strips on the baking sheet. Here are a few ideas:
Cumin. Add ¼ teaspoonGarlic powder. Add ¼ teaspoonChili powder. Add ½ teaspoonSmoked paprika. Add ¼ to ½ teaspoon
A note on tortilla brands
One thing to keep in mind about tortilla strips is that quality is based on the tortilla brand. Some tortilla are drier than others, and they result in tougher tortilla strips. Other brands that have a better texture result in a lighter, crunchier strip. Because all of them are so different, you can experiment and see what you like best. Usually we find that Mission brand results in a good tortilla strip or chip.
This tortilla strips recipe is…
Vegetarian, vegan, plant-based, dairy-free and gluten-free. No reviews
