How to Make the Perfect Crispy Tortilla Chips and Guacamole
Mexican · Easy · 15 min · 2 servings
This fresh homemade guacamole made with ripe avocados, lime juice, and jalapeño is served alongside oven-crisped tortilla chips for a crowd-pleasing late night snack. It comes together quickly and tastes infinitely better than anything from a jar or a bag.
Why this recipe works
This Crispy Tortilla Chips and Guacamole recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 15 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 380 calories with 5g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 6 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 2 whole ripe avocados
- 1 whole lime juiced
- 0.5 whole jalapeño finely minced
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 whole corn tortillas cut into wedges
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Bake the Tortilla Chips
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Arrange the tortilla wedges in a single layer on a baking sheet and lightly spray or brush with oil. Bake for 7 to 8 minutes until golden and crisp.
Step 2: Mash the Avocados
While the chips bake, cut avocados in half and remove the pits. Scoop the flesh into a bowl and mash with a fork to your preferred consistency, leaving some chunks for texture.
Step 3: Season the Guacamole
Add lime juice, minced jalapeño, garlic powder, and kosher salt to the mashed avocado. Stir everything together and taste, adjusting the salt and lime juice until the flavor is balanced.
Step 4: Serve Together
Remove the tortilla chips from the oven and let them cool for 2 minutes so they crisp up fully as they cool. Transfer to a serving plate alongside the bowl of fresh guacamole.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- jalapeño → a pinch of cayenne pepper or a few drops of hot sauce for similar heat without the fresh pepper
- corn tortillas → store-bought tortilla chips to skip the baking step entirely when short on time
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Not waiting for the baked chips to cool before eating which means they cannot reach their maximum crispiness and will seem soft
- Making the guacamole too far in advance without pressing plastic wrap directly onto the surface which causes it to oxidize and turn brown
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 380 calories, 5g protein, 40g carbs, 24g fat, 9g fiber.
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