{"id":80468,"date":"2023-06-18T16:45:35","date_gmt":"2023-06-18T14:45:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/?p=80468"},"modified":"2025-12-10T12:52:42","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T11:52:42","slug":"baked-tortilla-chips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/en\/baked-tortilla-chips\/","title":{"rendered":"Baked Tortilla Chips with Za\u2019atar"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tortilla chips<\/strong> baked at home using whole wheat tortillas are so much better than store-bought chips. Seasoned with za\u2019atar gives them a delicious Middle Eastern flavor. These crispy, golden chips taste great with hummus or baba ganoush.<\/p>\n

Easy homemade tortilla chips<\/h2>\n

Homemade tortilla chips<\/strong> are easy to make and are a healthier option than store-bought processed chips. For this recipe, whole wheat flour tortillas are cut into triangles, coated with oil and seasonings and baked in the oven until crispy. With Middle Eastern seasonings they are a great choice for serving as part of a mezze, but they can also easily be made with corn tortillas and a sprinkle of salt and served as part of a Mexican meal with salsa and guacamole.<\/p>\n

Where do tortilla chips come from<\/h2>\n

The history of tortilla chips is not a long one. In 1943, Mexican restaurant owner Ignacio Anaya Garc\u00eda<\/a> invented nachos by slicing tortillas into triangles and baking them in the oven until crispy.\u00a0The man had nine children.\u00a0The tortilla chips must have been a hit at his house too.\u00a0At least that’s how it is with us.\u00a0The chips came to prominence in the 1960s, when\u00a0Rebecca Carranza<\/a>\u00a0, who owned a tortilla factory, cut the defective scrap of tortillas into triangles at home and baked them into chips in the oven.\u00a0And later, tortilla chips became the main business of the factory.<\/p>\n

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A snack made with three simple ingredients<\/h2>\n

Tortillas:<\/strong> I like to use whole wheat tortillas for the extra fibre but regular white flour tortillas are fine too. You could also use pita bread.<\/p>\n

Olive oil:<\/strong> this ensures the tortillas get crispy and helps the seasoning stick to the chips.<\/p>\n

Seasoning:<\/strong> Za\u2019atar makes these tortilla chips addictively delicious. It is a seasoning made with sumac, seasame seeds, cumin, thyme, oregano, marjoram.<\/p>\n

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How to make baked tortilla chips<\/h2>\n

Homemade baked tortilla chips<\/strong> are simple to make as there are basically only four steps. Here\u2019s what you can expect:<\/p>\n

Cut the tortillas<\/h3>\n

Cut the tortillas into triangles \u2014 Cut each tortilla into four triangles by first cutting it in half and then in half again. Then cut each of the four triangles in half again. You should be able to get eight chips out of each tortilla.<\/p>\n

Oil and season the chips<\/h3>\n

Brush both sides of each chip lightly with oil using a pastry brush. The oil helps the seasoning stick to the tortilla and ensures a crisp chip. Sprinkle each chip with the za\u2019atar seasoning.<\/p>\n

Bake the chips<\/h3>\n

Bake the chips, spread in an even layer and rotate the baking sheet (front to back) halfway through to ensure even baking. Make sure to check the chips often so they don’t burn. The last couple minutes are crucial.<\/p>\n

Cool the chips<\/h3>\n

Allowing the chips to cool in an even layer on a flat surface ensures they properly crisp up (I use parchment paper and slide each batch onto the countertop to cool). Before adding to a bowl, make sure all the chips are fully cooled.<\/p>\n

How to store tortilla chips<\/h3>\n

Homemade tortilla chips are delicious eaten the day they are made and just as fabulous days after. You can store them in an airtight container (or bowl covered in plastic wrap) at room temperature for a several days.<\/p>\n

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How to serve baked whole wheat tortilla chips<\/h2>\n

These chips are terrific with all kinds of dips, or soft cheese, or they can be added to a Lebanese fattoush salad in place of pita bread. Try one of these favourite dip recipes:<\/p>\n