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    Home » Recipes » Holiday » Cinco de Mayo » Homemade Corn Tortilla Chips and Pico de Gallo

    LAST UPDATED: July 2, 2018 • FIRST PUBLISHED: April 1, 2016 By Toni Dash 20 Comments

    Homemade Corn Tortilla Chips and Pico de Gallo

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    Homemade tortilla chips and Pico de Gallo are two basic Mexican recipes that are a cinch to make. Salted and seasoned corn tortillas are baked until crispy, then served with fresh Pico de Gallo salsa for dipping. These easy gluten-free appetizer recipes are perfect for snacking!

    Pico de gallo collage

    bowls of Homemade Tortilla Chips and Pico de Gallo. Round bowl of Pico de Gallo sits in front of the bowl of chips

    I’ve been traveling over the past few weeks, with a portion of that in New Mexico. I tend to eat chips and salsa often when there, partially because tortilla chips and salsa are naturally gluten-free. Partially because they are just so darn good! Each time I travel there, it reminds me how easy it is to make tortilla chips at home as well as pico de gallo; a fresh salsa that’s very popular and so easy to make. Both of these things have seemed so easy to make that doing a blog post about them seems silly. At the same time, I recall my own ‘a ha’ moment when beginning to make them and am forging ahead to share the recipes today.

    big bowl of homemade corn tortilla chips

    How to Make Homemade Tortilla Chips and Pico de Gallo:

    Making corn tortilla chips is not only fun and easy but offers a chance to change up the seasonings too. All that is needed are some gluten-free corn tortillas, vegetable or olive oil, salt, a knife and baking sheet. I like to vary the flavor by sprinkling a bit of chili powder along with some salt, or maybe some smoked salt giving the chips a smoky flavor. The homemade tortilla chips are ready to eat in about 20 minutes start to finish, making them a great option for meals, gatherings or even at the last minute when there are no chips in the house. My husband is a big chip eater so having this method for making homemade tortilla chips up my sleeve is a good one in the event we’ve run out of chips unexpectedly.

    Pico de gallo is best known as a fresh style salsa made up of tomatoes, onion, garlic, cilantro, jalapeno or serrano pepper with a bit of lime. It’s often served at Mexican restaurants with other types of salsa or as a relish of sorts. It has saved me many a time when landing at a restaurant that uses green or red chile sauce with flour in it. It makes a bright, fresh option to top meat or omelets.

    bowl of homemade tortilla chips and bowl of pico de gallo salsa with a couple of chips in it.

    When I took a salsa making class in Santa Fe last year, the chef reminded us that salsa does best when given time to sit after being prepared. Though it can be eaten right away, I like to give it at least a few hours (or overnight) for the flavors to blend.

    Tools Needed to Make Homemade Tortilla Chips and Pico de Gallo:

    • Sharp Chef’s Knife
    • Rimmed Baking Sheet
    Homemade Tortilla Chips and Pico de Gallo

    Homemade Tortilla Chips and Pico de Gallo

    Making chips at home and fresh pico de gallo is so easy you may never buy them again!
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Servings: 8 aproximately 2 cups Pico de Gallo; 72 chips (if using a dozen tortillas)
    Calories: 19kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    Ingredients for Pico de Gallo:

    • 3 medium ripe Tomatoes , cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
    • 1/2 Red Onion , peeled and chopped
    • 1/4 cup packed fresh Cilantro Leaves
    • 1/2 Jalapeno Pepper , seeded and diced
    • Juice of 1/2 a Lime
    • 1 large Garlic Clove , peeled and diced
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground Cumin
    • Kosher Salt to taste

    Ingredients for Homemade Tortilla Chips:

    • 1 package 5-6 inch Corn Tortilla (usually 12 in a package)
    • Olive oil or Vegetable Oil
    • Kosher Salt

    Instructions

    Instructions for Pico de Gallo:

    • Combine all the ingredients into a large bowl. Mix completely. Allow to sit a few hours or overnight (refrigerated). Salt to taste and serve.

    Instructions for Homemade Tortilla Chips:

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a large baking sheets with parchment paper. Using a basting brush, lightly brush with olive or vegetable oil, or alternatively spray with olive oil spray.
    • On a cutting board, brush the top of a corn tortilla lightly with olive oil ensuring the entire surface and edges are coated. Add a second tortilla on top of the oil-brushed tortilla and repeat. Continue this pattern until there is a stack of tortilla with the top surfaces brushed with oil.
    • Using a large kitchen knife, cut the stack in half creating two stacks of semi circles. Cut each half stack in thirds to create wedges.
    • Line the tortilla on the prepared baking sheet in alternating directions to fit as many onto a sheet as possible without letting the tortilla wedges touch each other. Sprinkle lightly with salt. TIP: take a pinch of salt between your two first fingers and thumb, holding them about a foot above the baking sheet gently rub your fingers and thumb allowing a small amount of salt to fall onto the chips. Move over the tray to sprinkle on all wedges. Holding hand high above the tray allows more control to lightly cover chips.
    • Place the baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 7 minutes and rotate the tray. Bake an addition 7-8 minutes, test a chip for crispness; chips will continue to become crisp as they cool outside the oven. If crisp enough remove and allow to fully cool. Or return to the oven to cook another few minutes before removing and allowing to cool.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 19kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 125mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 425IU | Vitamin C: 8.1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. mary says

      April 02, 2016 at 8:15 am

      I’ve never attempted my own chips. This sounds easy enough to try it out. Thanks

      Reply
    2. Nicole Escat says

      April 02, 2016 at 6:33 am

      The pico de gallo fits perfectly to the corn chips. It looks really tasty and healthy recipe

      Reply
    3. Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      April 01, 2016 at 10:59 pm

      Love this! I have a stack of corn tortillas in the pantry right now – I’m totally making some tortilla chips this weekend, thanks!

      Reply
      • Toni Dash says

        April 02, 2016 at 7:16 am

        It’s a great use for those lingering corn tortillas!

        Reply
    4. Alisa Fleming says

      April 01, 2016 at 7:03 pm

      Well blend me a margarita, pass me these chips, and I’m ready to celebrate the weekend!

      Reply
      • Toni Dash says

        April 01, 2016 at 7:04 pm

        Well now I’d love to join you too!

        Reply
        • Alisa Fleming says

          April 01, 2016 at 7:12 pm

          Haha, maybe one day in Boulder with Alexa (of what was Lexie’s Kitchen) – margaritas, chips, salsa and gabbing! 🙂

    5. Chrisy @ Homemade Hooplah says

      April 01, 2016 at 6:41 pm

      Oh my goodness, I LOVE homemade corn tortillas, though I’ve never made them – will have to fix that 😀 Your method looks easy!

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      • Toni Dash says

        April 01, 2016 at 7:05 pm

        They really are SO easy. And then you can change up the flavor with different seasonings too. You won’t remember why you ever bought them!

        Reply
    6. Kaitie says

      April 01, 2016 at 6:18 pm

      This is perfect for a Saturday afternoon along with a pitcher of margaritas!!

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      • Toni Dash says

        April 01, 2016 at 6:29 pm

        YES!!! I completely agree.

        Reply
    7. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

      April 01, 2016 at 6:12 pm

      I love both so much, too, but rarely make my own chips. I really need to change that. Your post has inspired me! Yum!

      Reply
    8. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

      April 01, 2016 at 6:00 pm

      ahhhh SO SO GOOD!!!!

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    9. Mitch says

      April 01, 2016 at 3:42 pm

      This looks delicious. I love homemade, and I love to be able to add more cilantro, tat is my fave! And onions!

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    10. Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says

      April 01, 2016 at 8:36 am

      I love to make pico de gallo, but I’ve never tried making my own tortilla chips before. I’m overdue to make up a batch of pico, and this time around, I think I’ll make my own tortilla chips.

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      • Toni Dash says

        April 01, 2016 at 5:15 pm

        It’s definitely a fun option!

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