Food Lens · Snacks
Tortilla chips
Corn-forward and salty with a crisp, sturdy crunch that holds up well to dips and toppings.
Lens analyzedTortilla chips are corn tortillas cut into wedges and fried or baked until crisp, salted and eaten on their own or with dips like salsa and guacamole. They're a common base for dishes like nachos.
Where it comes from
Tortilla chips developed from the practice of frying leftover or extra tortillas in Mexican cooking, and they became a mass-produced snack food in North America through the mid-20th century as Mexican-inspired snacking grew widespread.
Buying it
Check whether chips are fried or baked if a lower-fat option matters, and look for a bag free of excessive crumbs or broken pieces.
Storing it
Store tortilla chips in their sealed bag in the pantry, where they stay crisp for weeks; reseal tightly once opened to prevent them from going stale.
Keeps about 4 months in the pantry.
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