​Tortilla Chips & Salsa

Ingredients:

• 10-12 corn tortillas
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil (or another neutral oil)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional, for extra flavor)
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare Tortillas:
   • Stack the tortillas and cut them into wedges (like slicing a pizza, about 8 wedges per tortilla).
3. Coat with Oil:
   • Place the tortilla wedges in a large bowl. Drizzle with the vegetable oil and toss to coat evenly.
4. Season:
   • Sprinkle the salt, paprika, and garlic powder over the tortilla wedges and toss again.
5. Bake:
   • Arrange the tortilla wedges in a single layer on a baking sheet. You may need to use two baking sheets to avoid overcrowding.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes, or until the chips are crisp and golden brown. Stir or flip halfway through to ensure even baking.
6. Cool:
   • Remove the chips from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack or paper towels to crisp up further.

Fresh Salsa Recipe
Ingredients:

• 4 medium tomatoes, finely diced
• 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeds removed and finely chopped (adjust to taste for spiciness)
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• Juice of 1 lime
• Salt, to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (optional, for extra depth of flavor)

Instructions:

1. Combine Ingredients:
   • In a medium bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, chopped red onion, chopped jalapeño, and chopped cilantro.
2. Add Lime Juice:
   • Squeeze the lime juice over the mixture and stir to combine.
3. Season:
   • Season with salt and ground cumin, if using. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
4. Let Sit:
   • Let the salsa sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. You can also refrigerate it until ready to serve.

Serving:

• Serve the tortilla chips with the fresh salsa on the side for dipping. Enjoy as a tasty and crunchy snack or appetizer!

Tips:

• Tortilla Chips: For extra crispiness, ensure the chips are in a single layer on the baking sheet.
• Salsa: Customize the salsa by adding ingredients like avocado, corn, or black beans for variety.

Enjoy your homemade tortilla chips and salsa!