Recipe

15 min

Fried Corn Tortilla Pieces

Name: Fried Corn Tortilla Pieces
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: ¾ cup vegetable oil; 4 (6-inch) corn tortillas, cut into 1/2-inch-pieces; Salt

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Recipe By Ashley Moore

Published on August 27, 2026

Serve with our Roasted Corn and Poblano Chowder.

Time

15 min

Yield

Makes about 1 cup

Why This Recipe Works

We fried these small pieces of tortilla briefly in some vegetable oil and then sprinkled them liberally with salt while still hot. Once cool, these fried corn tortillas are the perfect crunchy, salty, nutty garnish for our Roasted Corn and Poblano Chowder.

Ingredients

¾ cup vegetable oil

4 (6-inch) corn tortillas, cut into ½-inch-pieces

Salt

Equipment

Slotted spoon

10-inch skillet

Instructions

Cook along with these step-by-step instructions

Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium high heat until shimmering. Add tortillas and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer tortillas to paper towel–lined plate. Sprinkle with salt and let cool slightly to crisp.

Recipe Tip

These fried pieces of tortilla make an excellent crispy accompaniment to soups and chowders, including our Roasted Corn and Poblano Chowder.

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