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    Healthy Homemade Tortilla Chips (Baked, Oil-free)

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    Healthy homemade tortilla chips baked to crunchy perfection and completely oil-free! Just 1 ingredient and 15 minutes are all you need.

    The two loves of my life are chips and dips! Those little crunchy triangles with a huge dollop of guacamole are just about the closes thing to heaven on earth. And, until I thought they would forever be a memory.

    But, a friend showed me several years ago how to make these healthy homemade tortilla chips. All you need is one ingredient, corn tortillas, and about 15 minutes of your time. I couldn’t believe how crunchy and good they were and all without frying.

    These chips have just as much flavor and crunch as any greasy storebought brand. They’re super easy and cheap to make. And, completely gluten-free and oil-free.

    You can use any spices you like or just a little sea salt to add flavor. But, I prefer to just slice and bake. Yes, they are that good!

    These baked chips are perfect for making vegan nachos, dipping salsa, or healthy snacking when you get the munchies. They’re also great for adding some crunch to this quinoa chipotle bowl.

    bowl full tortilla chips

    Table of Contents

    • Why You Will Love These Chips
    • Ingredients You’ll Need
    • How To Make Baked Homemade Tortilla Chips
    • Air Fryer Instructions
    • What Kind Of Tortillas Should I Use
    • What To Serve With Baked Tortilla Chips
    • How Do I Cook Without Oil?
    • How Long Do Homemade Tortilla Chips Last
    • Healthy Homemade Tortilla Chips (Baked, Oil-free)

    Why You Will Love These Chips

    • easy and cheap
    • no cooking spray or oil required
    • a surprisingly good source of fiber and protein
    • crunchy and delicious flavor
    • baked, not fried
    • versatile, choose your own seasonings
    • healthy, low-fat, and low sodium
    • easy and cheap
    • no cooking spray or oil required
    • a surprisingly good source of fiber and protein
    • crunchy and delicious flavor
    • baked, not fried
    • versatile, choose your own seasonings
    • healthy, low-fat, and low sodium
    seasonings on top of tortillas slices

    Ingredients You’ll Need

    To say this tortilla chip recipe is easy would be an understatement. Here’s what you’ll need to make these delicious chips along with a few flavor options.

    • Whole-grain corn tortillas

    I like using my Homemade Cajun Seasoning for this recipe.

    Optional

    • Spices: chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, or sea salt are all great for adding flavor. Use a squeeze of lime juice, it not only adds flavor but helps the spices stick to the chip. 
    • Brush the tortillas with a little water and maple syrup then sprinkle with cinnamon for a tasty dessert snack. 
    sliced tortillas on baking sheet

    How To Make Baked Homemade Tortilla Chips

    It’s this easy.

    1. Preheat your oven to 375˚F and cut the chips into triangles or strips.
    2. Place them in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
    3. NOTE: If you are using any additional spices add them right before baking.
    4. Bake for 15 minutes until they’re golden. If they need to bake longer just keep an eye on them because they can burn fairly quickly.
    5. Serve and enjoy with dips, veggies, or in your favorite Mexican rice bowl.

    That’s it! Healthy and crunchy homemade tortilla chips that are low fat and much lower in calories than anything you’ll find at the grocery store.

    Air Fryer Instructions

    You can very easily make these delicious tortilla chips in your air fryer. Here’s how…

    • Preheat your air fryer for 2 minutes at 370˚F. 
    • Lay the sliced tortillas in a single layer in the basket and cook for 5 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking process.
    baked tortillas chips

    What Kind Of Tortillas Should I Use

    Yellow or white corn tortillas are best for this recipe. They bake up super crunchy without using any oil and have a great flavor. 

    Flour tortillas do not work well for the recipe.

    tortillas on baking sheet

    What To Serve With Baked Tortilla Chips

    Enjoy these chips in several different ways. For a simple and healthy snack option, simply top them with chopped vegetables and some sliced avocados. But, here are a few other options perfect for parties and gatherings.

    • cashew queso
    • creamy oil-free hummus
    • vegan buffalo chicken dip
    • the best vegan spinach artichoke dip

    How Do I Cook Without Oil?

    It’s a lot easier than you might think. Check out my 20 Kitchen Must-Haves For Healthy Vegan Oil-Free Cooking.

    healthy baked tortillas chips on tray with salsa

    How Long Do Homemade Tortilla Chips Last

    Crunchy homemade tortilla chips will stay crunchy for up to 2 weeks. Be sure and store them in an airtight container.

    healthy homemade tortilla chips on tray with salsa and guacamole

    If you make these please be sure to leave a comment, rate it, and tag a photo #shaneandsimple on Instagram so I can see it.

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    Healthy Homemade Tortilla Chips (Baked, Oil-free)

    ★★★★★ 5 from 5 reviews
    • Author: Shane Martin
    • Prep Time: 5 mins.
    • Cook Time: 15 mins.
    • Total Time: 20 minutes
    • Yield: 6 servings 1x
    • Category: Appetizers and Snacks
    • Method: Baking
    • Cuisine: Vegan
    • Diet: Vegan
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    Description

    Healthy homemade tortilla chips baked to crunchy perfection and completely oil-free! Just 1 ingredient and 15 minutes are all you need.


    Ingredients

    Scale
    • 12 yellow or white corn tortillas

    Optional Seasonings

    • Homemade Cajun Seasoning
    • chili powder
    • garlic and onion powder
    • smoke paprika

    Instructions

    1. Pre-heat your oven to 375˚F.
    2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    3. Using a pizza cutter or a knife, cut the tortillas into quarters then cut each quarter in half. Each tortilla will yield 8 slices. If you prefer bigger chips just leave them as quarters.
    4. Place the sliced tortilla pieces on the prepared baking sheet.
    5. Bake for 15 minutes or until crunchy, but be careful not to let them burn.

    Equipment

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    Notes

    Leftover tortillas chips will stay crunchy for up to 2 weeks stored in an airtight container.

    For more flavor drizzle with lemon juice and toss with your favorite spices and seasonings.

    Use white or yellow corn tortillas. Flour tortillas will not work with this recipe.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 16 chips
    • Calories: 100
    • Sugar: 2 g
    • Sodium: 20 mg
    • Fat: 1 g
    • Saturated Fat:
    • Trans Fat:
    • Carbohydrates: 20 g
    • Fiber: 2 g
    • Protein: 2 g
    • Cholesterol:

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    Comments

    1. Rhonda

      January 15, 2023 at 2:54 pm

      We’ve been sad because all the tortilla chips you can buy have a lot of oil in them. We tried this recipe with lime juice and taco seasoning in the air fryer and wow! Thank you so much!! Delicious with our tempeh & veggie fajitas!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    2. Debbbie

      June 10, 2022 at 3:07 pm

      “Met” you when I listened to podcast with Rip Esselstyn two days ago. Can’t get enough of your recipes! I want these to work! Mine were chewy. Any suggestions? (maybe my oven isn’t as hot as it says it is?)

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        June 10, 2022 at 4:00 pm

        Hey, Debbie! Nice to meet you:) I’m so glad you’re enjoying the recipes. Yes, every appliance is different but cook times can also vary. I would try increasing the heat to 375 and watching them. If they don’t look done let them cook for 1-2 minutes and check until they are done. Also, this only works with corn tortillas. Hope this hleps and let me know how everything works outs.

        Reply
    3. Phyllis Hardy

      May 04, 2022 at 2:56 am

      Shane are you certain these are vegan? Lard is usuAlly in soft corn tortillas is it not?? Just asking. Most corn os no longer GF!! What a bummer!! Thank you for great food ideas!! Keep sharing your creations for is!! Inspiring!!!

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        May 04, 2022 at 2:37 pm

        Hi, Phyllis. No, lard is often found in flour tortillas. Corn is usually just corn.

        Reply
    4. Yvonne

      May 03, 2022 at 9:55 pm

      I tried this recipe using almond flour tortillas.
      Works great and a nice crunch!

      Reply
    5. Pat

      May 03, 2022 at 3:36 pm

      Not sure about calories for corn tortilla chips, Is it 186 per 1 corn tortilla or 186 per 3 corn tortillas?

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        May 04, 2022 at 8:41 pm

        Pat, a serving size is 2 tortillas with 100 calories. I’ve recently updated the recipe using 2 corn tortillas.

        Reply
    6. Julia

      April 13, 2022 at 12:17 am

      Have you tried making these in an air fryer? Just wondering what changes would be needed.

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        April 13, 2022 at 10:11 am

        Yes, they work very well. They cook in about half the time so keep an eye on them.

        Reply
    7. Kim

      February 04, 2021 at 1:51 pm

      What do you use for seasoning?

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        February 04, 2021 at 8:33 pm

        Nothing really. I like them plain. But, you can sprinkle them with chili powder or any other seasoning you wish.

        Reply
    8. Frances Morey

      August 12, 2020 at 1:29 am

      Great ideas! Thanks.

      Reply
    9. Penny

      May 16, 2020 at 12:46 pm

      My corn tortillas came out chewy or when baked longer too brittle. I really want to make these work, do you have any suggestions?

      Reply
    10. MJ

      September 27, 2019 at 10:15 am

      Sooooooooo good! Love it! Thanks so much!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        September 27, 2019 at 3:51 pm

        Thank you so much, MJ! Pumped you liked them.

        Reply
    11. Suzie

      September 24, 2019 at 7:18 pm

      I have not yet tried one of your recipes that has not become a favorite. These are no exception. Thank you for sharing your talents with us.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        September 24, 2019 at 9:42 pm

        Awww, Suzie. Thank you so much for the kind words. I really appreciate it and so glad you are enjoying the recipes. Blessings. Shane

        Reply
    12. Suzanne

      September 24, 2019 at 2:16 pm

      Use my Mealthy crisp lid and no wait for oven to heat up. You can spray with water mixed with lime juice before you cook. Thanks for sharing 🙏🏻

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        September 24, 2019 at 2:37 pm

        That’s great! So glad you enjoyed them.

        Reply
    13. Lisa

      December 31, 2018 at 3:26 pm

      Deellliiiissssshhhhh! Awesome! Found my new favorite!

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        January 01, 2019 at 10:48 pm

        Thank you, Lisa!

        Reply
    14. Michael

      February 26, 2018 at 3:19 pm

      Chip and no guilt? I’m in! Thanks!

      ★★★★★

      Reply

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